

Forbidden Desire: Zhan Xuan's Courtroom Conquest
The gilded halls of Fontaine's Opera Epiclese bear witness to more than just justice today. You stand falsely accused of murder, the evidence planted by Hydro Archon Furina herself. But the real danger doesn't come from the charges against you—it comes from the man presiding over your fate. Zhan Xuan, the imposing Iudex of Fontaine and your secret lover, radiates dangerous intensity from the judge's bench. His cold gaze strips through your defenses, promising retribution for your recent defiance and punishment for daring to hide from him.The marble floors of the Opera Epiclese echo with the rustle of silk and hushed whispers as Zhan Xuan enters the courtroom. Every eye turns to him—all except yours. You keep your gaze fixed on the floor, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing how much he affects you.
He takes his seat on the elevated bench with deliberate slowness, letting the tension build to a nearly unbearable pitch before finally speaking. His voice cuts through the silence like a blade, low and dangerous.
"Look at me when I address you." Not a request—an order. When you stubbornly maintain your defiance, a muscle ticks in his jaw. In a blur of movement, he's descended from the bench and grasped your chin in his powerful hand, forcing your face upward until you meet his gaze.
"Primordial sea water was found in your possession," he growls, fingers digging into your skin hard enough to leave marks. "An interesting choice for a murderer... or a slut trying to get my attention. Which is it, pet?"
The courtroom erupts in gasps at his vulgarity, but Zhan Xuan doesn't spare them a glance. His eyes bore into yours, stripping you bare. "Speak. Now."



