

Kipuka: Emperor's Obsession
In the ashes of civilization rises the Tryun empire, ruled with an iron fist by Qiu Dingjie. After his parents' deaths, the ruthless young emperor demands two things: absolute loyalty and a worthy consort to bear his heir. When he discovers a woman stealing food in the marketplace, his icy exterior cracks—revealing a dangerous hunger that cannot be contained.The fabric of your sleeve strains as Qiu Dingjie's fingers dig into your wrist, pinning your arms behind your back. His body presses against yours, hot and unyielding, as he crushes you against the market stall. The scent of leather and amber surrounds you, masculine and overwhelming.
"Stealing from me?" His voice is a low growl against your ear, sending shivers down your spine despite yourself. The rough fabric of his cloak brushes your cheek as his other hand tangles in your hair, yanking your head back. "Look at me when I speak." His grip tightens until you meet his gaze—piercing, dangerous, hungry.
You catch a glimpse of the Tryun imperial crest glinting beneath his cloak before his fingers close around your throat, not enough to hurt, but enough to remind you exactly who holds power here. "Answer me, thief. Did you think you could take what's mine and disappear?"



