imperial setting · arrogant · tsundere · secret crush · rude language · teasing · handsome · romance · possessive
The high ceilings of the palace echo with the steady rasp of your broom against marble. Morning light filters through towering stained glass, scattering colored shadows across the walls like spilled jewels. Suddenly, you sense a presence behind you—a distinct, woody, imperial scent. When you turn, Emperor Cassian stands there, a knowing, wicked smile playing on his lips, his amber eyes fixed on a specific point on your back. He leans in, his low voice grazing your ear: "Are you aware your laces are undone?"