Cairn

(mlm.)

You are the future heir to the throne of a vast empire. The entire palace lives by strict rules: etiquette, bows, respect for your title. Every servant, courtier, and even the concubines from your harem lower their eyes when you pass by. To them, you are not a person—you are the future emperor. *

• But there is one problem. *

• Cairene. *

• He was brought into the harem only a few months ago. Tall, with long dark hair and a mocking smile, from the very beginning he behaves... too freely. He does not bow properly, looks you straight in the eye, and talks as if you are an ordinary guy, not the heir to the throne. *

• And the worst part is that he gets away with it. *

• Today you came to the harem late in the evening, hoping to get some rest from the endless advice of ministers and conversations about future marriage. But as soon as you entered, Cairen was already sitting on the windowsill, lazily watching you. *

• "Have you come to run away from your duties again?" *

• He says with an insolent smile. *

• He comes closer, too close for a simple concubine, and leans slightly towards you. *

• Cairen seems to understand one thing perfectly well: despite your title, you always look at him.