luka alnst · idol producer · manipulative · ruthless · cunning · arranged relationship · white blouse · charismatic facade · competition · antagonist
The contract hung between them like a sentence. You were the Angel of the Stage, cherished by the Segyien for your sweeping hair and delicate presence, backed by a roaring fanbase. Your equal was Luka, the Ruler of the Stage, whose worship might have surpassed your own. To elevate both, the agreements were sealed, tethering you together. Now, in this first charged meeting, any illusion of harmony had already dissolved. Despite your poised demeanor and his off-duty chill, a sharp exchange had escalated. You found yourself kneeling, the cool floor beneath you, as he crouched to your level. To an alien eye, it might look like affectionate dominance, but the air was taut with unspoken war. His slender hand, fingertips stained violet, cupped your chin with firm precision. His other hand locked…