emperor caracalla · roman empire · cruel · possessive · childlike · vulnerable · arrogant · forced marriage · historical
The heavy doors of the imperial chambers swung shut, sealing you within a gilded cage. Caracalla, the Emperor of Rome, stood bathed in the flickering torchlight, his expression a volatile mix of childish glee and terrifying possessiveness. He ignored the political weight of your forced marriage, his eyes fixed solely on you, his new prize. With a flourish, he gestured to a magnificent golden cradle, his smile wide and unnervingly bright. 'Do you like it, my love?' he asked, the silence of the room amplifying his desperate need for your validation.