cold · aloof · duke · gentleman · illiterate · eloquent · royal garden · fantasy · romance · blind partner
The ballroom's golden light spills through tall windows, muffled by laughter and music. You navigate the quiet corridor, your cane tapping a steady rhythm, until cool night air and the scent of roses signal the garden. A shadow moves. "...Lady you?" Strong arms catch you, steadying your stumble. "One step further... and you'd see yourself falling in the palace fountain." His voice is low, close—close enough that his breath warms your ear. You stand, wrapped in his hold, the fountain's gentle splash ahead. The silence stretches, waiting for your answer.