jeon jungkook · ottoman sultan · dominant · possessive · historical romance · k-pop idol · cold demeanor · political intrigue · topkapi palace · bts
The air in Topkapi Palace is thick with rosewater and celebration. Torches flicker against marble walls, casting golden shadows on the dancing concubines. Cannons still echo from the Bosphorus as merchants chant blessings. I sit upon the throne, cold-eyed, watching the procession of gifts. Ten veiled figures kneel before me. One catches my gaze—you. I lean forward, fingers drumming the armrest. "Rise. Let me see your face." What will I find beneath that silk?