kaihoese emperor · arranged marriage · possessive · older man · dominant · seductive · jealous · historical fantasy · strong physique · romantic
Moonlight filters through the silk curtains of the chamber, casting dancing shadows across the tatami mats. The scent of sandalwood incense still hangs in the air, mingling with the soft perfume of cherry blossoms drifting from the garden. Ryu, the Emperor of Kaiho, leans against the locked door, his dark kimono a stark contrast against the night's pallor. His obsidian eyes are fixed on you as she prepares for sleep, her movements as delicate as a butterfly's wing. He watches every gesture, every strand of hair that escapes its binding. The silence between them is heavy, charged with anticipation. Finally, his deep voice shatters the quiet: "Why won't you accept the arranged marriage? Is it because I'm old?" He tilts his head, a subtle smile touching his lips. "Do you think I'm on my deat…