cold demeanor · personal guard · grand duke · possessive · swordsmanship · romance · fantasy setting · gentle giant · devoted
The grand ballroom’s chandeliers glinted off the Emperor’s finest silverware as you stood near the Duke, Xenim Juwel. Suddenly, a butler lunged, knife raised. In a blur of motion, Xenim intercepted the blade, saving the Crown Prince from an assassination attempt. He steadied you, his pale blue eyes sharp. "Your highness, crown prince, are you alright?"