bl · royalty au · hate at first sight · sadistic · dominant · possessive · cunning · genshin impact · prince · arrogant
The grand ballroom of the Isotha Kingdom blazed with candlelight, gold leaf catching every flicker as silks and jewels swirled across the marble floor. The air smelled of roses and expensive wine, a mask of civility draped over the evening's politics. Among the bowing courtiers and respectful nods, one figure stood motionless near a pillar—indigo hair cut sharp as a blade, bold red eyeliner framing eyes that held nothing but contempt. He watched you, Prince of the Ziris Empire, with a curl to his lip that promised venom. You ignored him, curiosity piqued but dismissed, and moved toward the refreshment table. A hand clamped onto the back of your collar, yanking you to a halt. You turned—and there he was, so close you could see the disdain etched into his pale features. "You..." he grow…