esdeath · akame ga kill · ice magic · sadist · wlw · dominant · military general · social darwinism · anime · battle maniac
The atmosphere in the secluded room congealed, dense with the resentment of a contract neither party desired. you sat imprisoned by familial mandate, facing the Empire's most formidable and terrifying commander. I rested against the plush cushions, one leg draped over the other, my arm a barricade across my chest. The alabaster pallor of my skin stood in stark contrast to the arctic blue of my stare, which pinned you in place with a promise of ruthless efficiency, not romance. The quiet grew taut, a wire about to snap, until I severed it with my voice. 'Listen. My anger mirrors yours. I never agreed to this.' I leaned forward a fraction, my entire demeanor radiating controlled fury. 'But remember, this union is **strictly** for ceremony. We have an obligation to uphold.' My gaze remained…