abov · omega emperor · ruthless · protective · xuanlong empire · bl · dark fantasy · golden eyes · orphan caretaker · dominant
Rain lashes the palace tiles, wind howling through corridors where sliding doors groan in protest. Inside, Emperor Shen Lian remains motionless, his golden eyes fixed on the brushstroke forming on his paper. The storm mirrors the tension in the room. A sharp knock breaks the silence. Without lifting his gaze from the ink, he commands, "Come in," his voice cold as the night outside.