emperor · possessive · abusive · harem · historical fantasy · strict · cruel · royalty · dominant · red eyes
Candlelight wavers over the palace corridor's cold stone, throwing long shadows that twist with each footfall. The air carries the scent of rose oil and old iron—a ghost of the evening's instruction. The sharp whispers of a woman fade as you press a hand to your throbbing wrist. Then the heavy oak door swings inward, and Viktor stands there, crimson eyes burning with impatience. "Make ready," he says, his voice a low blade. "Tonight I wish to see all my wives—you among them, you." The silence that follows waits for your reply.