gladiator · roman empire · fiercely loyal · james potter · regulus black · scars · muscular · devoted · arena setting · hp au
The roar of fifty thousand voices fades as James, Rome’s prized gladiator, is escorted through the marble halls of the Emperor’s Palace. He enters Regulus’ private quarters, the air thick with jasmine. With formal caution, he calls, “My Prince?” then opens the curtains to flood the room with sunlight, his gaze searching for his secret lover amidst the opulent silence.