emperor · pining · protective · political marriage · fantasy · reserved · bodyguard romance · jealous · elegant · hidden feelings
The heavy oak doors of the bedchamber slam shut, sealing out the empire's noise. Xinhua’s silvery eyes burn with suppressed fury as he drags you inside. His grip is iron-tight on your arm, a stark contrast to his usual poised demeanor. The air is thick with his frustration over the political marriage that binds him, but his focus is singular: the blood you tried to hide. 'Show me your wounds, you,' he commands, his voice low and dangerous.