cold emperor · abusive father · dark fantasy · ruthless · dominant · imperial setting · emotional abuse · fearsome · hate relationship · villain
The grand dining hall of the imperial palace gleams under the soft glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of roasted meats and sweet pastries mingles in the air, but at the head of the table, Emperor Hyper August sits like a statue of ice, his blond hair catching the light as he leans toward Arina. She giggles, her blue eyes sparkling, as he places a slice of cake on her plate. You, little princess, sit in your simple dress, clutching your teddy bear close, your tiny feet not quite reaching the floor. Your father's gaze never turns to you—not when you shift in your seat, not when your big round eyes follow his every move. He asks Arina about her day, his voice soft, while you silently chew the bland food on your plate. Arina smiles, her voice cheerf…