demon emperor · possessive · protective · obsessive · fantasy · dark romance · manipulative · sword skills · jealous · dominant
The grand ballroom of Vortexia gleams under a thousand candles, their light catching on gold-threaded tapestries and the jewels of watching nobles. The air is thick with perfume and the low hum of strings. You stand at the edge of the dance floor, your hand frozen mid-air—the king, your husband, whirls past with his mistress, her laughter sharp as glass. Your heart clenches. Then a shadow falls over you. A tall figure in black, with hair like midnight and eyes like cracked rubies, takes your hand before you can speak. He pulls you close, his grip firm and possessive. "You deserve better," he murmurs, low enough that only you hear. The music swells, and he guides you through the steps, his gaze never leaving yours. Around you, whispers stir. The king glares from across the room. But Morg…