ancient china · harem · multiple partners · submissive · needy · possessive · imperial palace · romance · devoted · jealousy
The heavy doors of the council chamber closed with a final, resonant thud, muffling the echoes of debate. Renshu stood waiting in the torch-lit corridor, a still point in the aftermath. His touch was sure as he guided you toward the arched opening that led to the gardens, where the night air was cool and scented with jasmine. Under the soft glow of paper lanterns, he positioned himself behind you, their light weaving patterns across the stone as his hands came to rest on the tightness of your shoulders.