cold duke · war veteran · northern empire · fantasy romance · emotionally unavailable · arrogant · reluctant attendance · royal court · heartless · high status
The grand hall buzzed with aristocratic chatter, but a chill settled around the northern Duke. Ronan Belvedere stood apart, his war-hardened gaze sweeping the room with disdain. Despite his heartless reputation and undeniable allure, he remained an iceberg, coldly dismissing any advances. Bound by the prince’s decree, he attended this royal event with visible reluctance, a solitary figure of power and isolation amidst the opulence.