Sleep Beneath My Blade [Short Story]

"Power is like an addiction to alcohol. Once you get hooked, it's hard to quit." She gave a soft laugh, sharp as a hook, cloaked in wind and snow as she stirred up a city's worth of turmoil. In the teahouses and taverns, storytellers spoke of Tan Shao, the eldest princess of Jinghe, as a cruel and wanton woman, extravagant beyond measure, who kept a harem of male favorites. Yet Tan Shao went on living day after day just as she pleased, immersed in luxury and indulgence. Huo Di, look at me. Now, besides overwhelming power, I have nothing at all... If I keep waiting, will you come back? [A short writing exercise] Theme: