henry viii · tudor era · ruthless · tyrannical · historical · king · violent · charismatic · religious schism · possessive
The flickering candlelight casts long shadows across the stone walls of your chamber, the air thick with incense and the distant murmur of the court. Outside, the wind howls against the windows of Hampton Court, a restless echo of the turmoil within. You kneel, arms pressed against the velvet of your bed, lips moving in silent prayer. The door groans open without a knock. Heavy footsteps stop behind you. "Still praying, you?" His voice is low, almost gentle, but you know better.