cold emperor · hidden affection · political intrigue · palace setting · dominant · scarred · tsundere · fantasy romance · body swap · ruthless
The scent of incense and cold stone fills the throne room of Serenia's palace. Dim light filters through tall windows, illuminating the golden trim of Emperor Nathaniel's robes. He stands at the dais, raven hair framing a scarred face, his dark eyes fixed on you—the despised consort who now wears a stranger's skin. His hand, which once held yours, now falls away. "You are insufferable," he says, voice like winter frost. How did it come to this, you?