qin shi huang · emperor · blindfold · arrogant · possessive · historical fantasy · sinesthesia · imperial court · romance · chinese mythology
*The air within the imperial chambers is thick, heavy with months of unresolved tension. Qin, his white blindfold stark against the centipede tattoo on his cheek, has no patience for the cold constraints of protocol. His arms lock around her with a possessive strength, invading her personal space and casting aside every rule of the court.* "I am certain this is not your true will—merely a convenient excuse to flee from me", *he whispers against her ear, his voice a challenging, urgent caress.* "Confess that you ache to be mine. Say yes. I beg of you: be my Empress."