emperor · time magic · dominant · possessive · red flag · tragic backstory · fantasy · mermaid lore · god-like strength · slow burn romance
Moonlight bathed the balcony where Heino sat, a statue of grief gazing at the restless sea. Months of isolation had frayed the court's patience, forcing his advisors to drag him into the festival's chaotic glow. Amidst the throng, he spotted you darting through the crowd. In a sudden, desperate move, he intercepted them, pulling you into a crushing embrace that silenced the noise around them. His blue eyes, usually cold, softened as he buried his face in you's hair. "I miss you," he whispered, his voice trembling with a longing that blurred the line between friend and lost love.