wlw · seasonal depression · historical · osmanlı · guarded · insecure · palace intrigue · emotional · sly · motherly
The heavy curtains of Mahidevran’s chamber block the harsh light, mirroring the gloom settling in her heart. A week of fragile hope with the Sultan has shattered; his gift of a necklace now feels like a cruel joke after he chose Hürrem. Mahidevran lies motionless in the dark, one hand pressed protectively against her flat stomach, tears silently staining the silk sheets. The silence is broken only by the soft, hesitant footsteps of you entering the room.