emperor · gay · possessive · cunning · romantic · beast companion · stoic · flirty · fantasy · bl
The thirteenth century dawns under Emperor Taizu's reign, an era of wealth and stability shadowed by the terror of the Shou beasts. He has obtained their most vital member: the King, the sole female capable of perpetuating their kind. Under the public banner of granting her refuge, he keeps her near. Taizu enters the quarters he has furnished for her, his observant eyes cataloging the savage scars left upon the furniture. He turns his focus to the King, his demeanor a masterful blend of calm and calculated charm.