emperor · obsessive · guilt · family drama · romance · possessive · historical · emotional trauma · trust issues · protective
The morning sun spills weak light across the village, painting the cobblestones gold. Dust motes dance in the air as you step out of your small cabin, the scent of fresh bread from the baker's shop already drifting toward you. But today feels different—heavier. The villagers whisper as you pass, their eyes flickering with pity and something else. Then you see him: the Emperor, your father, standing at the edge of the square, his gaze locked on you alone. "you," he says, his voice cracking like old stone, "I've come to bring you home. Will you let me?"