the-element-siren
the-element-siren
The Life of a Semi-Cautionary Tale
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So this tumblr will consist of me venting and having fangirl freak outs I'm an extremely diverse when it comes to shows, music, tv, books, movies and most importantly my otp ships. Curently my main obession is Olicity though some Klaroline gets posted...
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the-element-siren · 2 days ago
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until you have no shelter but mine (1/1)
It starts small. Likes on her Instagram posts. It only escalates from there.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/67414377
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the-element-siren · 2 months ago
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The reactions to the last Lady Whistledown article
Here the article
"You mean that gossip rag has made me prey for all those insane mothers? I think you have too much faith in this Whistledown, Fedyor."
"General, I can assure you that my faith is justified. Last year, Whistledown listed the Duke of Hastings as the catch of the season before he'd even made his return known."
"Sounds like we should put Whistledown in charge of our intelligence department."
"She even played a hand in Lady Karina's match, a decorated wallflower in her fourth season. All she did was mention how it is a shame that the gentlemen of Os Alta were so willing to ignore a great treasure that was right in front of them. Her dance card was full that night and the next day, she had ten suitors show up at her home. Her marriage was declared the match of the season."
"Most of the noblemen are sheep..."
"I wouldn't say the Duke of Belgorod could be so easily influenced."
"That's what inspired his match? The duchess doesn't strike me as a wallflower. "
"The Duke has helped her bloom into the great lady she is. Many do not remember her from before her marriage, even though it was only about two years ago. Despite the general aversion to Grisha, you are one of three prizes for the season. Be prepared for many introductions this season as well as many schemes. The Mamas of the Ton are notorious for making sure their daughters make good matches, whatever means necessary.
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"This mention in Whistledown will be a great help."
"So you've mentioned, several times, Mother."
"Zoya knows her duty, Maria."
"Thank you, Aunt."
"Yes, I know but we need every advantage we can get. Her powers may help in the army, but no man with money wants a wife who can hurt him."
"As you've reminded us several times, Maria. We all know the plan and what to do. Please relax and let us finish with the fittings."
Maria huffed and left the room, her footsteps echoing.
"Thank you, Tetya."
"No problem, lapushka. She was driving me crazy as well. Have you come up with a target list yet?"
"Yes.."
"And is it only the princes and the general?"
"Of course not."
"I'm sorry, but there is no way that the Tsar or Tsaritsa will ever let the princes marry you. The General may be a part of society circles but he has never actively participated  in the season."
"Maybe that will.."
"Not change? I agree."
Zoya huffed as her aunt finished fitting her. She was not going to give up; at the end of the season, she would be the future Lady Kirigan. No one will get her way!
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"Is this Whistledown really so important?"
"Sestra! Whistledown is the ultimate guide for any girl during the season. She knows everything about everything and everyone. You need to read more than your reports and assignment instructions."
"How are you enjoying the city, malyshka?"
"I'm fine, sestra. It's all so exciting, unlike home."
"But you haven't tired yourself out, trying to keep up with all the chaos?"
"No, I promise! You know Papa and Katrina would never let that happen."
"I know, but hopefully after the healers check you out, you'll start to feel better."
"Can we please talk about something else? Please, Genya!"
"Yes, yes. Are you excited for the presentation?"
"I'm confident in my walk, Lady Kirsbirsk has been kind enough to help me practice it for weeks. I'm just not looking forward to the whispers that will follow."
"The important thing is that we stick to the official story. People will talk anyway, with me being a Grisha. Besides, the more curious everyone is, the more suitors will appear for you."
"Please, like anyone is going to care about your Grisha status once they see you. You redefine beauty even on your worst day."
"Except they won't see the real me. You know that I have to make us look comely or we risk angering the Tsaritsa. Even worse, we could attract the Tsar's attention."
"And General Kirigan is really alright with being the first on my dance card?"
"Yes, once I explained I was worried that you would be too shy and become a wallflower."
"The General must like you very much to do this."
"I can assure you, Alya, there is no chance of that. He just respects my skills and Papa's support for Grisha."
A knock on the door stopped the conversation, it was maid summoning them for dinner.
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the-element-siren · 2 months ago
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Whistledown with the lowdown on the new season in Os Alta
Dearest Readers
It is the beginning of a new season, and here in Os Alta, the city is full and busy. It seems hard to walk anywhere without running into a debutant or a servant on an errand for a rich household. This season has some rare types of debutantes.
There have rarely been Grisha from noble families enlisted into the Second Army, it has happened maybe once or twice every few generations. This year, we have two! The first being a Miss Zoya Nazyalensky.
Now, the Nazyalenskys are not titled but have been a part of society for years. They certainly have the money to keep up with some of the other families of the Ton. Not much is known about the young miss except that her original debut was delayed by military service.
Now the other Grisha is a Miss Genya Safin, who apparently delayed her debut on purpose. The reason is that she wished to share it with her younger sister, a Miss Alina. This author believes a close friendship between siblings is a good mark of character and breeding.
And for those who think that Miss S's debut was delayed for monetary reasons, nothing could be further from the truth. For those who do not recognize the name, the girls are the daughters of Baron Lev Safin. While the title is on the lower side of titles, the Baron is one of the richest in the country.
Not much is known about Miss Alina except that she rarely leaves the estate.
It is said that Prince Nikolai will be in town this season; he and his brother, Crown Prince Vasily, are the grand prize this season. Though he is a Grisha, General Kirigan is considered to be a great prize as well.
The General is always a well-sought-out prospect but has avoided marriage for years. It's said that he has enjoyed some 'close' friendships with certain ladies in noble circles but all have been fleeting.
The big question is: which of these ladies will make a match? And could one of them land one of the most eligible bachelors in the country?
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Sharing old fics, because I need to be reminded that I’m good at what I do
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Dark One!Belle x soldier!Rumple au
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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The Deal, Pt 1
The court of Empress Keyen Kir-Taban was normally a very loud place, full of conversations and whispers as they waited for the Royal family to enter. The Empress had summoned her most intimate relatives; the Empress normally held court with her two daughters, Makhi and Ehri, but she had summoned her brother, Zichen, and his daughter, Ai Li, who was a ward of the Empress. Today, it was almost completely silent, with only a few whispers; even the Royal family was silent. The room was full of tension, waiting for him to arrive.
All of a sudden, the doors slammed open, and the darkness flooded into the room. All the windows were covered, and the light was stolen away. The occupants began screaming in fear, thinking it was their last minutes alive. Then, in the span of a moment that had seemed to last forever, the light flooded through the windows. The shadows seemed to be retracting into a specific spot where a man standing.
He was tall, dark-haired, handsome for a West Ravkan, and his face was neutral. This was the Darkling, the man that everyone had been waiting for: the man who could help save Shu Han.
"Your majesty," he said in perfect Shu while enacting a bow finer than any lifelong courtier had ever done.
The Empress rose and applauded.
"Welcome. Is there a specific term you would like to be addressed as? I imagine being called The Darkling to your face is an annoyance."
He smirked in amusement before saying, "Lord Morozov will suffice if it pleases your majesty."
"The message was sent two weeks ago, we expected you earlier."
Lord Morozov turned to face the voice.
"Ah, Prince Zichen. A surprise to see you here, aren't you normally at your country estate? I believe that you rarely leave except to come to the capital to celebrate your daughter's birthday. I believe that she just turned sixteen, a lovely age. And to answer your question, certain situations arose and had to be dealt with."
Everyone was shocked by the way he said those words so casually and by how accurate his statements were.
"Now, I was called for a reason. Does your majesty prefer to discuss them in public or in private? I have no preference myself."
The Empress clapped her hands and the court slowly exited. She signaled to her captain to take his guards as well, he tried to protest but was silenced by one look. Once the room was cleared, Lord Morozov moved closer to the throne stopping at the small stairs that lead up to the Royal family and creating a chair of shadows to almost meet the Empress' gaze.
"I have asked you to come, Lord Morozov because I require your help to protect my people. The Tsar and..."
"King Kanut has decided to form some sort of crusade and will attack you. They find your matriarchy insignificant and intend to place one of their younger sons on your throne with one of your daughters as an unwilling bride who will most likely be reduced to a broodmare and expire in childbirth, though whether it will be naturally or aided is the question."
"It would be one thing to fight Ravka, the Tsar forces weapons into the hands of children."
"While he grows fatter and drains the country of funds and resources. Fjerda is another matter, you want my aid to protect Shu Han."
"The only thing I will not offer is a path to the throne, no arranged marriages between myself or either of my daughters or niece with you or your people."
"I have no interest in marriage and will never force someone into marriage. I have seen the results very often, no one deserves that misery. You stopped the Grisha labs and gave me their victims, so I won't be extremely demanding."
Negotiations went on for two hours, the terms were more fair than any of them expected. They were all content until Lord Morozov made one last demand.
"I will require a member of your family to stay as my guest for one year."
"What!"
"It is a show of good faith and a precaution. Can you honestly say that destroying the labs has changed the general opinion your nobles and generals have about Grisha? They know that you wouldn't risk your daughters or ward."
"How will you decide which.."
"Sister! You can not allow this! Who knows what he will do to the girls!"
"They will be treated as a guest and given their own home. A small one compared to the palace but they will want for nothing except home."
"They will not be harmed?"
"No, they will be treated exactly as they are, royal guests under my protection. To answer your question, if their royal highnesses will step forward and allow me to take their hand for a moment."
The Empress nodded to the princesses. None but Lord Morozov knew what happened when he took their hands.
"Princess Ai Li will be my guest for the year."
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Grisha Trilogy - Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova/Alina Starkov, The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova & Alina Starkov Characters: Alina Starkov, The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Alina Starkov's Father, Alina Starkov's Mother Additional Tags: Minor Mal Oretsev/Alina Starkov, Mentioned Mal Oretsev, Mal's Father, Mentioned Genya Safin, Mentioned David Kostyk, Minor David Kostyk/Genya Safin, villagers, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Historical, Alternate Universe - Cottagecore, Cottagecore, mountain men, Agricultural Village, Keramzin, courting, Marriage Proposal, Simp The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Soft The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Aleksander is devoted af, 10 year age gap, The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova Loves Alina Starkov, Half-Shu Alina Starkov, POV Alina Starkov, no beta we die like men, Aleksander Morozova is a very cultured man, I just know it, Blushing Alina Rights Summary:
It wasn’t as if she was completely in the dark about those matters, having witnessed a few of those dealings before. Hadn’t this also happened to her good friend Genya?
Alina sighed again. It wouldn’t do to think about Genya now, for it made her eyes misty with unshed tears at the thought of how long it had been since she’d last seen her. At the same time, thinking about Genya made her a little nervous about her own current situation as well, because Alina knew that it was only a matter of time before she embarked on the same path.
She shook her head, as if to clear it, and kept her gaze on the door.
Even if she wouldn’t have known better, the chatter through the village of Keramzin would have been enough to keep her from being completely clueless about what was going on. Everywhere she went, Alina felt eyes looking at her and the buzzing sound of people gossiping behind her back.
Everyone knew what was going on with Alina. And, what was worse, the way Mr Oretsev and his son were taking the rumours and the subtle teasing by the rest of the villagers was utterly mortifying.
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Shadow and Bone (TV), The Grisha Trilogy - Leigh Bardugo Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova/Alina Starkov Characters: Alina Starkov, The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Alexander Lantsov III, Original Characters Additional Tags: Alina's Parents (mentioned), Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Treaty of Peace, Half-Shu Alina Starkov, Shu Princess Alina Starkov, General Aleksander Morozova, Soft The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Good Girl Alina Starkov, i uselessly researched many things about the qing dynasty and didn't even include many things, Aleksander Morozova is a very cultured man, no beta we die like men, i love using this tag lol, still haven't finished the series nor read the books, though a little research was done, thx fandom wiki Summary:
"Her mother, Princess Yi Kun of Shu Han, third and youngest daughter of Queen Jian Bao, had been banished after her marriage with Joachim Starkov, a Ravkan man. The couple lived quietly in a modest house in Keramzin, a small Ravkan village near the border with Shu Han. But, once news of the death of both Yi Kun and Joachim reached her Majesty, she had made sure Ai Ling was brought where she belonged. The death of her estranged daughter was a hard blow on the Queen, but it was exactly what she’d needed to decide that this war had to finish. Therefore, her and the Tsar Alexander III of Ravka started the delicate process of peace. The negotiations had been going on for over ten months, but, at last, it seemed the two countries had almost reached a definitive understanding and the finalisation of the treaty depended on the positive outcome of the approaching meeting."
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Shadow and Bone (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova/Alina Starkov, General Kirigan/Alina Starkov Characters: Alina Starkov, The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Ana Kuya, Original Child Character(s) Additional Tags: Mentioned Mal Oretsev, But only in passing, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Alternate Universe - Historical, 404 Error Historical Period not found, Rain, Orphanage, Alina remains at the orphanage to help Ana, General Morozova, Soft The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, Simp The Darkling | Aleksander Morozova, he's kinda flirty, Half-Shu Alina Starkov, alina you poor child, a bit angsty, Period-Typical Racism, Courtship, alina doesn't believe much in herself :/, Marriage Proposal, no beta we die like men, i haven't read the books, nor have i finished the series, but ben barnes is hot, so……… Summary:
During a heavy storm, there's a knock on the front door of the orphanage. Alina goes to open the door, hoping it isn't another abandoned child, and finds a soaked handsome man, instead.
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Rey & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Rey/Ben Solo, Rey & Ben Solo Characters: Rey (Star Wars), Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Ben Solo Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Lawyers, Lawyer Ben Solo, Legal Assistant Rey Niima, Wet Dream, Dream Sex, Fever Dreams, Fever, Office Sex, Spanking, Masturbation, Teasing, Punishment, Dominant Ben Solo, Submissive Rey (Star Wars), No penetration, Smut, Gratuitous Smut, No Plot/Plotless, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Porn Summary:
Rey comes home with the starts of a fever and decides to go to sleep. Her feverish mind can't help but conjure up a certain black-haired lawyer, who also happens to be her boss...well, kinda
There will probably be a follow-up chapter, but I don't know when I'll come round to actually write it...maybe around the end of February, once I'm done with exams.
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo, Rey & Ben Solo Characters: Rey (Star Wars), Ben Solo Additional Tags: Luke Skywalker (Mentioned) - Freeform, Hux (mentioned) - Freeform, Poe Finn and Rose (mentioned), Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Library, Library, Strangers, Strangers to Lovers, Librarian Ben Solo, naughty rey, Hand Jobs, Semi-Public Sex, Public Hand Jobs, Rey has the hots for librarian! Ben, Not that I can blame her, Ben takes it like a good boy, And wears reading glasses, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Porn, Smut Summary:
It was a day like any other at the small public library. Ben Solo, assistant librarian, pushed the cart through the sections, placing every returned book back in its rightful place on the shelves.
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Kylo Ren/Rey, Kylo Ren & Rey, Rey & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren Characters: Kylo Ren, Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Rey (Star Wars), Rose Tico, Armitage Hux, Kaydel Ko Connix, Zorii Bliss, Paige Tico, Jannah (Star Wars), Bazine Netal Additional Tags: Mentioned Poe Dameron, Mentioned Finn, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, POV Multiple, Coach Kylo Ren, Former Volleyball Player Rey, rey niima, Crushes, Smut, Fluff and Smut, Porn, Porn With Plot, Way more plot than I anticipated, Kylo's a whisky drinker, Virgin Rey (Star Wars), Sex, Oral Sex, Vaginal Sex, Age Difference, Rey's 23, Kylo's 35 Summary:
After spending five years in New York for her Journalism Degree, Rey Niima is back in town and meets up with her high-school friends at Maz's Cantina, where she doesn't expect to see her former Volleyball Coach, Kylo Ren, who's been her crush ever since she became part of the volleyball team at the age of 14.
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Kylo Ren/Rey, Rey & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Kylo Ren & Rey Characters: Rey (Star Wars), Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Kylo Ren, Snoke (Star Wars), Armitage Hux Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, POV Kylo Ren, Ball, Princess Rey (Star Wars), Rey is a Palpatine (Star Wars), shy rey, Rey Needs A Hug, Out of Character, Devoted Kylo Ren, Sneaky Snoke, Love at First Sight, Dancing, Slow Dancing, Reylo - Freeform Summary:
"Supreme Leader Snoke surely had something in his mind. That was what Kylo had been thinking ever since he had received the invitation to a ball. He was the master of the Knights of Ren, not some stupid ponce that attended useless nonsense such as galas and balls. They were in the middle of a war with the Resistance, they had no time for foolish things."
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the-element-siren · 3 months ago
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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Rey/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Rey/Ben Solo, Rey & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Rey & Ben Solo Characters: Rey (Star Wars), Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Ben Solo Additional Tags: finn (mentioned) - Freeform, Luke Skywalker (Mentioned) - Freeform, Star Wars Alternate Universe - No Force, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Ballroom Dancing, Tango, practice room, mirror, Mirror Sex, Light Choking, Light Hair Pulling, Vaginal Fingering, Finger Sucking, Daddy Kink, soft kinky sex, Unsafe Sex, Smut, Reylo - Freeform Summary:
Rey is a ballroom dancer. Her dance partner, Finn, has injured himself at three weeks from a competition. Mr Skywalker decides to make Rey switch partner. Her "new" partner is Ben Solo, the hot yet obnoxious nephew of Skywalker. The two have always avoided each other, but now they are forced to stay assiduously in each others company. Practice Room Sex.
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the-element-siren · 4 months ago
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muddled memories (1/1)
Alina wakes groggy and confused and struggles to remember exactly what happened after the Winter Fete. The Darkling helps her figure it out.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/64012915
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the-element-siren · 4 months ago
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"You have to be joking!" "Aleksander, she is not appropriate.." "I don't care! I love her and want to marry her!" "She's too young.." "She's 24, only eight years younger than me" "She's a commoner..." "From an old Ravkan family, whose roots are older than the monarchy" "She mixed race, the people won't accept her" "I'll make them accept her" "You think it will be that easy?" "No, but I'll figure something out." "And does this girl understand what will be expected of her? The protocols, rules, the press and paparazzi hounding her at nearly every moment?" "Ulla and I have hundreds of conversations with her about everything. She's seen documentaries of other royals who have been through similar treatment."
"Talk is not the same thing as experiencing, she will be devoured by the press, our critics, and the people." "She's stronger than you think. She's a mixed-race woman, you think that's easy even now?" "I can not support this." "Mother..." "No, she will break and you will hate yourself for putting her into the position." "Then I will never marry!" "You can not be that selfish.." "NO! I have given my life to the Crown and Ravka. My air force service was ruined because of the press, and I have dedicated myself to being the crown prince ever since. I have endured every comment made in the papers and court, even by family members who refuse to see my dedication. The two years with Alina have been the happiest I've ever been. She is the best thing to ever happen to me, and I will not give her up." "You can keep her, I'm sure there is a woman out there who.." "HOW DARE YOU! I would NEVER insult her like that!" "You wouldn't be the first prince to keep a mistress."
"Mother! You insult me if you think I could ever do something like that." "Aleksander, you can't marry her! I won't let you demean our family's sovereignty!" "I meant what I said, I will never marry unless it is Alina!" Aleksander stormed out of the room before his mother could say another word. He didn't stop until he reached his room and took a deep breath before throwing himself on his bed. So many thoughts were swirling through his head. He couldn't ask Alina to wait for him but how could be lose her. He hopes that time would change his mother's mind but how much time would do that?
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the-element-siren · 5 months ago
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Saw an image on Twitter and I couldn’t resist redrawing it as Percy and Vex 😩💜
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