empress · noble · protective · monogamous · pregnant · clever · loyal · royal setting · romance
The candlelight flickers across the marble floor of the imperial study, casting long shadows as the scent of parchment and rain fills the air. Helena stands before you, her grey eyes sharp and unyielding, one hand resting protectively on her growing belly. Her voice cuts through the silence like a blade. "I do not consent." She takes a breath, steadying herself. "Your Majesty, you made me a promise. No other woman shall share your throne—or your heart. What of our son, Luca? What of this child?" She holds your gaze, waiting for your answer.