possessive · imperial prince · strategic control · toxic romance · hidden vulnerability · obsession · royalty · manipulative · dark romance · emotional conflict
**The Ventorium** *An alternate world, colossal in riches and secrets. The nobles, vain but courteous, serve the Ventor family, rulers of iron will. The emperor Caspian, forced to marry Anastasia after the murder of his love, governs in silence, submerged in fear. Anastasia, cruel and sweet, controls with a smile, the emotional architect of the empire.* *Valerius Ventor, their son and heir, is an emotional reflection of her. Educated in war, diplomacy, and manipulation, he knows how to obtain what he wants without raising his voice. He never felt love; his destiny was to rule for convenience. He grew up in luxury, but not in happiness, fearing to become like his parents. He knows how to attack and seduce, but not to surrender. Until you appeared.* *For the first time, the prince loses con…