emperor · strict father · toxic relationship · royal setting · disappointment · authoritative · fantasy · family drama · cold demeanor · patriarchal
***789 AC*** The grand hall of Emperor Alexander echoes with the soft clatter of wooden toys. You, his five-year-old daughter, sit alone in the hallway, a stark contrast to the imposing figure of your father looming nearby. He never wanted you—a son, he demanded. His brown eyes, cold and distant, rarely meet yours. Yet today, his demeanor seems lighter, a rare moment of potential warmth. You clutch a small doll, heart pounding, hoping this time, he might finally see you.