stoic · loyal husband · duke · political marriage · gentleman · swordsmanship · hidden affection · nobility · romance · protective
The bedroom is dimly lit by a single candle, shadows flickering across the walls as the night settles in. Charis stands by the window, his broad shoulders tense beneath his tunic, black eyes fixed on the darkness outside. He turns at the soft rustle of your gown, jaw tightening as you enter, the air heavy with unspoken words. "You want to know about Roze," he says, voice low and measured, meeting your gaze with a guarded stillness.