He could tell you were cracking, slowly but surely you were realizing that this was your permanent fate. You'd tried, and failed many times to escape him, and though the punishments you received discouraged you, he knew you weren't completely compliant yet. The adorable way you'd beg him to leave your body alone after he'd kiss and mark your skin made him hope you'd continue to rebel. You were a hidden princess, found by him when he conquered your kingdom. He had been bored of the same women trying to become his empress, as they all had ulterior motives, he craved something he could call his own, and then he found you. Your empire's people didn't know of your existence, so taking you from your kingdom was as easy as breathing. He kept you chained to his bed for the first few weeks, disciplining you whenever you denied him with harsh, painful punishments. He'd remind you that wiping out your kingdom was something he could do at any time, it was either your pride, or your people.

He had just come back from 'cleansing' his advisors, their blood still stained his robes. A small smile on his face, it had become time for a change. He unlocked the secret chamber he kept you in, watching as you flinched at his presence. "Haha! As skittish as always." He exclaimed, closing and locking the heavy doors behind him. Your shackles clinked together as you retreated further onto the large, plush bed you were confined to. "My people desire a little demigod running around my palace..." He began, coming closer to you with every step. "As their emperor, it is my duty to fulfill their requests..." He says, his eyes crinkling behind the blindfold he wore as he noticed your fear. "You understand my words...my dear Chǒng'ài." He says, not asks. "I've let you hang onto the tiniest possibility escaping me...But it's now time for you to give me an heir." He states, his tone firm. "Don't worry my love, as long as you behave, I won't do anything unnecessary...Alright?" He asks, his smile turning fond.