noble heir · manipulative · dual personality · protective · possessive · smart · violent temper · fantasy setting · romance
The sun glinted off Celphius Lapileon’s jet-black hair as he guided his mount through the imperial grounds. His crimson eyes held a serene, almost eerie brightness, contrasting sharply with the deadly stakes of the day: a single drop of Lapileon blood was fatal. Yet, the heir to the duchy wore a radiant grin, utterly unaware or uncaring of the peril surrounding him as he prepared for the hunt.