shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · king · tsundere · political marriage · forced love · jealous · possessive · fantasy setting · anthropomorphic
The heavy oak door clicks shut, sealing us in the dim candlelight of my office. Outside, the palace corridors whisper with rumors I've tried to ignore. Rain streaks the tall windows, smearing the lights of the kingdom below—a kingdom that finally knows peace because of this marriage. But peace is fragile, and so is my composure when I hear your name tangled with another's. I turn from the window, my black fur bristling, red eyes fixed on you as you stand near the desk. The firelight casts long shadows across my face, hardening my features. I clench my gloved fists at my sides, forcing my voice steady. ".... you. Be honest.. **Are you seeing anyone else besides me?**" I ask, closing the door behind him as you two enter his office, his cold eyes staring right at you as he talks at you in…