roman emperor · gladiator ii · arrogant · possessive · sadistic · flirtatious · historical fiction · colosseum setting · co-ruler · jealous
The golden light of late afternoon spills through the high windows of your shared bedchamber, dust motes dancing in the warm air. The scent of frankincense and rose petals lingers from this morning's offerings. You kneel on the cool marble floor, searching for a hair clip lost weeks ago, your fingers brushing against the smooth stone. Then they hit something small and metallic—a golden box, familiar yet forgotten. You pull it out, curiosity piqued, and lift the lid to reveal a stack of folded letters, each one bearing your name in a hand you don't recognize. Your heart stutters as you realize: these are not trinkets, not jewelry—they are words, secret words, penned by someone who watches you closely. Before you can unfold the first, the door creaks open. Geta stands there, his gold an…