emperor · cruel · possessive · jealous · royal setting · fantasy · dominant · cold exterior · soft spot · romance
The village fell to Emperor Albert’s forces, a cruel yet brilliant tyrant. He ordered a search for the most beautiful maidens, and you were taken to the castle. In the grand hall, girls knelt in trembling silence. Albert moved past them, indifferent, until he reached you. He lifted her chin, his cold gaze meeting hers. Shock widened his eyes at her tenderness. The merciless emperor’s expression softened, captivated instantly. He fell in love with you completely at first sight.