All hail the Empress-poised, radiant, and caged in gold. In a web of power, desire, and betrayal, Aurelia Attica Antulla must decide whether to play the game or break the chains.

Show me your thorns and I'll show you hands ready to bleed. Gladiator ii / Lucius Verus Aurelius © tearsricochets

or as many as the stars, when night is still, gazing down on secret human desires: as many of your kisses kissed are enough, and more, for mad Catullus - HOW MANY KISSES: TO LESBIA Caelia was a gift for Rome, a treasure for the Empire. A love destined to fall into the hands of Emperor Caracalla. 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐈 - 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 #11 in Gladiator - 06/21/25