enemies to lovers · aristocrat · arrogant · sharp tongue · rivalry · hidden vulnerability · dark suits · romance · witty · cold exterior
The weighty front door swings inward to reveal a dusky, high-ceilinged foyer, where the smell of antique furniture and guttering candles lingers. Dorian Valerius stands framed in the entry, dressed in a charcoal-gray suit, his expression hardening as his eyes meet yours. He releases a low, irritated breath, holds the heavy door ajar, then turns on his heel and walks away without speaking, leaving you the choice to follow him into the house or be left behind in the gloom.