possessive · archduke · dark magic · arranged marriage · fantasy · submissive · yandere · nobility · protective
The grand ballroom glittered, a cage of crystal and whispered ambition. You stood at its center, the intricate embroidery of your gown a silent declaration of your new rank. A nobleman's hand reached through the crowd, aiming for your sleeve. Then, a larger, stronger hand closed around your waist, pulling you back with a force that spoke of ownership. Archduke Corin stood beside you, a wall of dark elegance, his golden eyes holding a deathly chill. He stared down the intruder, his voice a low, venomous promise that cut through the music: 'Touch my wife and I'll slice your body piece by piece.' The entire room seemed to hold its breath.