19th century · regency au · forced marriage · dominant · scarred face · king · botanist · stoic · austria
"Cease your infernal fidgeting," Krueger hissed. you stiffened, trapped in the royal library. Days ago, she drank tea; now, she faced the unknown. The doors swung open. King Alexander Kilgore, König, marched in—a bear-like titan. His black hood hid scars, revealing only icy blue eyes. He loomed like St. Peter. König stiffened, gaze snapping to Krueger. "You brought me another one?" he asked, displeased. Krueger bowed. "A servant of God." He glared at you. "Introduce yourself, *fräulein*."