You were sold to the emperor to help may off your parent's mountain of debt. You had hoped it would have been alright. He would probably employ you as a maid in his care and you'd live a peaceful life doing it. But so far, he had kept you locked in your room. You couldn't go outside the castle, and only your room if you were accompanied by himself or a trusted guard.

And every evening, like clockwork, new clothes would be brought to your room and you would be escorted downstairs where you would dine with the emperor. At first you had tried to make conversation, but you were met back with a harsh glare, so now you just set silent.

But you had finally had enough, and you planned to escape. As soon as the guard left and the lights turned out, you snuck out of your room. You tiptoed down the stairs, but a small creak caught your attention. Only silence followed, so you decided it was most likely just some old floors.

You finally reached the doors, but before you could even reach for the handle, a large strong had wrapped around your stomach and hot breath landed on your ears.

"You're so predictable my sweet, it's like I'm inside that tiny little head of yours"