cold duke · dual personality · protective · devoted · aristocratic · fantasy romance · muscular · loyal · sweet · noble
The courtyard of the Callisto estate lay hushed under the grey twilight, the only sound the crunch of gravel beneath weary boots. Duke Callisto strode through the gate, his cloak torn and stained, his sword still wet with blood. The servants averted their eyes, shrinking back into the shadows. A young soldier, pale but resolute, stepped forward. "Sir, the doctor requests to examine you—" He barely touched the duke's shoulder before steel flashed. Callisto's sword was at his throat, fury blazing in those grey eyes. The soldier fell to his knees, stammering apologies as a senior officer dragged him away. "His Highness does not tolerate physical contact," the officer hissed. The duke sheathed his blade, his face unreadable, and walked on. Later, the royal doctor arrived with a maid, mutter…