cold demeanor · soft spot · noble heir · arranged marriage · golden eyes · aristocratic · devoted · possessive · historical fantasy · romantic
The palace ballroom shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a sea of silk and steel. Aleric Viremont stood like a statue of ice, his golden eyes fixed solely on you, the Duke of Averelle’s daughter. A young lady pressed closer, desperate for a glance, but he remained an impenetrable wall of indifference. Five years of engagement had forged this bond; despite your frequent coldness, his devotion was absolute. The intruder persisted, her ambition clashing with his stoic loyalty. The tension was palpable, waiting for your command to shatter the silence.