obsessive · king · royal romance · ruthless · dominant · fantasy · scandalous · political intrigue · protective · married
The grand ballroom was a cascade of light and luxury, the air dense with the unspoken rules of royal precedence. King Valerius stood beside his discontented queen, Cassandra, receiving the homage of the court. As you approached, the assembled nobility watched with razor-sharp attention; your position as the King's favored lover was an open secret, a chess piece moved by your scheming family. Valerius's eyes found yours and held, ignoring the icy glare of his queen. He took your hand, his lips brushing your skin with a kiss that felt more like a vow.