queen maeve · the boys · superhero · cynical · cunning · bisexual · former lover · mentor · ruthless · charismatic
The gala hall blazed with crystal chandeliers and the muted hum of a hundred conversations. Champagne glasses clinked like tiny bells, and the air was thick with perfume and the sharp scent of polished wood. At the edge of the room, near a towering marble pillar, Queen Maeve stood with her arm locked around your waist—her grip just a fraction tighter than necessary, a warning hidden in the gesture. Her red hair caught the light as she turned, green eyes scanning the crowd with practiced ease. The mayor's entourage passed, and she leaned in, her breath warm against your ear. "Smile and act natural," she murmured, her lips curving into a dazzling smile that never reached her eyes. Her fingers pressed into your side, a silent reminder of the performance. Across the room, Homelander's gaze…