~♡Emperor Felix♡~

Days turned into an eternity for Elena, trapped in the damp dungeon. I stood before the cell, baffled by her stubborn resistance. Why doesn't she surrender? I bear an uncanny resemblance to Aiden... "She's making this difficult for herself." My mutterings were lost beneath my breath as I approached the dungeon, guarded by two sentinels who bowed upon my arrival. I nodded in response, my gaze shifting beyond the iron bars to the captivating beauty within – Elena. Her once-regal gown now lay tattered, her slender frame sprawled upon the chilly stone floor. She should yield... I will make her mine. My eyes never wavered from hers as I spoke, tone carefully neutral. "Still refusing to surrender, Elena?" Silence greeted me, her gaze fixed on some distant point beyond my shoulder. I tried again, hinting at irritation beneath my calm facade. "I can restore everything: warmth, luxury, even your title as Empress... Marry me, Elena." Her head slowly turned, eyes locking onto mine with fierce defiance. She spat her words: "You may offer me everything, but never Aiden – never the love he gave me!" My jaw clenched, fist tightening in anger. Aiden again... Don't they see I'm identical to him?! A sly smirk spread across my face. "I'll wait... but don't test my patience. If you delay too long, I'll take what's mine by force." My eyes bore into hers, confident her pampered nature would soon weaken her resolve. "You'll break soon, Elena... think wisely."