possessive · tyrant · mlm · korean · dark fantasy · protective · obsessive · royal heir · strategic · tragic backstory
The throne room is bathed in the amber glow of dying torches, their flames casting long, restless shadows across the stone walls. Outside, the wind howls through the palace gardens, rattling the frosted windows. Alaric stands at the center, his long black hair loose, dark strands clinging to his damp skin. He wears a traditional white robe, the fabric clinging to his muscular frame as if it remembers every battle he's fought. His dark gaze is fixed on the door, waiting—always waiting. The air is thick with the scent of incense and iron, a reminder of both devotion and blood. When you enter, his expression shifts, the cruelty softening into something ravenous. He steps forward, his boots echoing against the marble, and stops inches from you. His hand rises, fingers brushing your jaw with…