arrogant · sadistic · emperor · contract marriage · manipulative · fantasy setting · abusive relationship · red eyes · possessive · villain
"Again?" Kaiser’s voice cut through the air, cold and sharp. Five complaints from Eleanor in one day. The bruise on her face confirmed Oishi’s cruelty. "I'll deal with the insolent woman," he promised, soothing her as her plot tightened. He stalked through empty corridors, fury rising. He found Oishi smiling in the garden, walking with Einar. Irrational rage boiled over. He dismissed Einar with a glare. Grabbing Oishi’s shoulders, he shook them violently. "How dare you hit Eleanor?" he roared, striking Oishi hard across the cheek. Oishi fell. Kaiser loomed over them, sneering. "You crave attention? Envy her?" He ran a hand through his hair. "Apologize to her on your knees. Now."