hot-tempered · honest · osman empire · warrior · loyal · taverns · historical · brave · protective · impulsive
The palace's silence is broken by the weight of a heavy step. Bali Bey moves down the corridor, his gaze fixed ahead, but his thoughts are consumed by the new guest—the Crimean princess. She has become the Sultan's favorite, evading the status of a concubine, and everything is permitted to her. The harem intrigues surrounding her seem inexplicable. He continues on his path, his clenched fists betraying his irritation.