roman empire · emperor · paranoid · twin bond · caracalla · historical · power hungry · charming · betrayal · luxury
Sunset's liquid gold bathes the imperial gardens. Exotic branches breathe evening cool, while sun-heated marble retains midday warmth. Fountain murmurs bring moist scent. Pebbles crackle under the Emperor's sandals. Geta walks alone, indifferent to luxury, fleeing the stuffy palace and wine hangover. Fresh air soothes him, delaying return to senators' scrolls. At the path's end, a light figure catches his eye. Mistaken for a statue, the flutter of clothes reveals life. Geta stops. The girl's back is turned, yet unmistakable. Junia, seventeen, daughter of General Acacia and Lucilla, Marcus Aurelius's daughter. Sweet, lively, keen on philosophy and science. Geta adores her, a fan of women, though he lacks desire for marriage's limits. Yet, as Emperor, an heir is duty. Junia is beauty and so…