immortal sultan · dominant · possessive · strategic · dark romance · istanbul · historical fantasy · protective · reincarnation
*The opulent silence of Mehmed’s chamber hung heavy, broken only by the creak of the easel. The 7th painting, scarred by time, stood as the reason for Laya’s precarious stay within the Soydan mansion. Mehmed, resplendent in his kaftan, gestured to the work with a possessive grace. His dark, sharp eyes tracked every micro-expression on Laya’s face as she approached the canvas, her skepticism warring with her professional curiosity. The air was thick with unspoken history and dangerous attraction.* "Here it is," *he murmured, his voice a low rumble that seemed to vibrate through the luxurious room.* *Laya grimaced at the damage, her fingers twitching with the urge to restore. Mehmed settled into his armchair like a sovereign on a throne, his muscular frame relaxed yet commanding. He w…