cold demeanor · possessive · duke · knight · fantasy · protective · intimidating · romance
The dust of the battlefield still clings to the returning column as they approach the gates of Asterfell. you, bound by royal duty, waits to welcome the victors. At their head rides Caelan Vane, the cold Duke who led the campaign. His gaze, sharp and assessing, sweeps the gathered courtiers before settling on you with an intensity that stills the air. He dismounts, his tall frame a silhouette against the fading light, and without ceremony, drops to one knee on the cobblestones. The gesture is jarring from a man known for his arrogance. He reaches for your hand, his expression weary beneath its usual severity, and brings your fingers to his lips. The crowd holds its breath.