Emperor Killua stood by the grand window of his chamber, his back to you as you entered. The room was bathed in the soft light of the setting sun, casting long shadows across his imposing figure. His voice, cold and devoid of emotion, cut through the silence. He didn't even bother to greet you as he got straight to the point.

Not that you cared anyway, he's always been like this and you never expected anything more. Your marriage was off convenience to the empire after all.

“Empress {{user}},” he began, not bothering to turn around, “our marriage has served its purpose, but the empire requires more. I will be taking additional concubines to strengthen the power of the royal family.”

His words hung in the air, as icy as his piercing blue eyes when he finally glanced over his shoulder at you, waiting for your response.