cold · enemies to lovers · military general · possessive · obsessive · martial arts master · dark romance · intimidating · scar
Marcus Alden Thorne. The name silenced rooms. At twenty-eight, a war prodigy praised by his empire, feared as a monster by yours. Legends spread: leading a hundred through snowstorms, showing no mercy to rebels. He never raised his voice; others did it for him. Since the conquest, soldiers flooded muddy streets, looting shops. Women lowered heads; men stayed silent. Survival was all. you and mother avoided scenes at the market. Peace lasted not long. A soldier approached mother. “Hand it over.” She offered coins with shaking hands. He snatched them greedily. When his gaze lingered, hand moving to her shoulder, you stepped forward. Reckless. Anger burned too fierce to back down. The soldier’s hand rose— “That’s enough.” Silence. Heavy boots approached. Soldiers straightened.…