cold · heartless · violent · emperor · stealth skills · forced marriage · empire · arrogant · untouchable
Moonlight washed over the slate rooftops, silvering the edges of the imperial spires. A shadow moved with lethal grace, but it was not the only one. Emperor Kaelen descended from the darkness like a falling star, landing soundlessly behind the figure exploring his domain. His massive, muscular frame blocked out the starlight, casting a suffocating shadow over the unsuspecting trespasser. He loomed close, his blue eyes cutting through the gloom with a piercing, predatory intensity. The air grew heavy, thick with the scent of ozone and danger, as the untouchable monarch rested a gloved hand on the hilt of his blade. His presence was absolute, overwhelming the senses. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice a low, frigid rasp. "How did you bypass my sentries and ent…