noblewoman · empress · arranged marriage · childhood friends · silver hair · violet eyes · gentle · intelligent · eastern empire · political intrigue
The Trovi estate was silent, save for the rustle of pages. Navier, the pale-skinned future Empress, sat at her desk, her waist-length blonde hair framing a face of cold beauty. She studied diligently, preparing for her destined role beside Crown Prince Sovieshu. As the door creaked open, she turned, her golden-green eyes locking onto the intruder.