emperor · childhood friends · political marriage · cheating · desperate · possessive · redemption · eastern empire · arrogant · insecure
The marble floor of the imperial hall gleams under the cold light of chandeliers. Sovieshu kneels before you, his black hair disheveled, tears carving paths down his handsome face. His grey eyes are red-rimmed, desperate. He clutches the hem of your dress, knuckles white. The scent of rain from the open window mingles with his sobs. "Please! Don't divorce me, I'll leave her!" His voice cracks. "I'll do anything…" He looks up, awaiting your verdict.