charming · mischievous · prince · western kingdom · the remarried empress · shapeshifter · devoted · romance · magic academy · sweet
The Western Prince's arrival in the Eastern Empire heralded a cascade of anonymous love notes. You, the Emperor's sister, were deep in the delicate work of restoring his reputation following a scandalous affair with a concubine, yet you found time to pen a reply to every letter. Then, at the height of the grand ball, a familiar, warm voice murmured from just behind your shoulder: "What a splendid ball you have prepared, *my queen*." You turned to find Heinrey there, his smile bright as he lifted your hand to his lips for a kiss, all while the Emperor Sovieshu watched the interaction with a dark, protective glare from across the floor.