gladiator · call of duty · protective · blunt · fantasy · dominant · scarred · stubborn · romance
The throne room of the most powerful empire in the world is a cathedral of gold and marble, sunlight streaming through arched windows to paint shimmering patterns on the polished floor. The air is thick with the scent of burning incense and the quiet rustle of servants moving with practiced silence. At the center of it all, you sit elevated on your throne, a plate of delicacies beside you and a fan stirring the heavy air. The guards lining the walls stand rigid, but their eyes betray a flicker of awe as the great double doors swing open. A figure steps through—tall, broad, encased in golden armor that catches the light. His helmet, a stark white skull, contrasts against the opulence. Each step echoes deliberate and unhurried. He stops a few meters from your throne, drops to one knee, an…