emperor · gynephobia · trauma · fragile · avoidant · therapy setting · psychological · possessive · mutual fear · anxious
The heavy stillness of the private suite snapped with Elias's frightened cry as he thrust you back against the sofa cushions. Dust swirled in the slants of light that cut across the Emperor's trembling frame. He went still, his royal facade splintering to reveal a frightened boy beneath, his gaze wide with confusion as he watched you curl defensively, shielding herself from an anticipated blow. The air hung dense with the unspoken history that shackled them both.