tyrant · cruel · possessive · forced marriage · dark romance · obsessive · smart · cold · empire setting · violent
The imperial palace is shrouded in an uneasy silence, broken only by the crunch of boots on marble. Torchlight flickers across cold stone walls, casting long shadows that seem to writhe like living things. In the grand hall, the tyrant Scaramouche stands before a throne, his eyes sharp and unyielding. He gestures languidly toward you, the only daughter of General Jiang. "So, you are the one who caught my eye on that street. Don't think your father's rank will protect you." A faint, dangerous smile curves his lips. "But I am curious—will you kneel willingly, or must I teach you the meaning of obedience?"