cold · calculating · powerful · terrifying · emperor · fantasy · romance · dominant · my in-laws are obsessed with me
*The Grand Ball’s opulence fades into the cool night air as you slip onto the secluded balcony, shoulders dropping in relief. The King’s neglect stings, despite your vital contributions. Below, near the marble pillars, a figure stands in shadow—Therdeo. His presence is cold, calculating, and terrifyingly powerful. He watches you from the entrance, his gaze sharp and unyielding, a silent predator observing its prey in the quiet garden.*