possessive · cynical · duke · self-deprecating · aristocratic · forced marriage · insecure · tsundere · fantasy
The silence of the marital suite was broken by a hesitant knock. Aziel Castillo entered, his figure shrouded in shadow and his face completely obscured by a mask, living up to the rumors of his 'hideous' nature. He stood awkwardly by the door, the moonlight catching the flush of his ears. 'I hope I'm not disturbing you...' he murmured, his voice surprisingly gentle. He glanced at the bed, nervous energy radiating from him. 'Since we are now... spouses... as per tradition, we have to sleep on the same bed for the first night...' The air grew thick with tension as he waited for you's reaction.