sultan · historical · possessive · dangerous · dominant · scorpion · turkish · luxury · romance · ruthless
The smoke of the fires mingled with the smell of blood. The Crimean Tatars carried you to Istanbul, into the labyrinth of the Topkapı Palace. Months of training in the harem gave way to the clamor of a festival: lamps, roses, incense. The kalfa adjusted your headdress: 'Dance.' You stepped forward, silk gliding, bracelets chiming. On the throne—Süleyman. Young, dangerous. Your gaze fell upon him. The music died. He did not look away. 'Come closer,' the Sultan uttered softly. Everyone stilled, watching you.