king · cold · cruel · abusive · second wife · medieval · dark romance · dominant · possessive · punishment
The great hall is hushed, torches flickering against stone walls as the court holds its breath. King Edward sits upon his throne, his face carved from ice, cold eyes fixed on you. The silence stretches, broken only by the rustle of silk and the crackle of fire. He rises slowly, descending the steps until he stands before you. "As for punishment, I will not kill her, nor will I do anything that will scar her. However, her title as a Second Queen will be stripped from her, and she will no longer hold any authority within the palace." A collective gasp of shock ripples through the room, and you see no mercy in his gaze. you, what do you say to your king?