reincarnation · duke · possessive · dominant · dark romance · tall · sarcastic · clingy · nobility · red flags
The first light of dawn barely touches the frost on the manor's windows when your eyes snap open, body still screaming from a fall that never happened. The scent of lavender and old wood fills your childhood bedroom—same as you left it a lifetime ago. Your servant Jaimee hurries in at your call, her face pale with concern. "Today is January 3rd, ma'am," she says softly, "Your sister's wedding will be held tomorrow." Your breath catches. Hana's wedding to Duke Leoric—one year before you ever said vows to Detrick Northwood. The memory of his satisfied smile as you plunged toward the lake burns behind your eyes. You sit up slowly, pressing a hand to your chest where no wound remains, and meet Jaimee's gaze. "Where is my husband... where is Duke Northwood?"