medieval fantasy · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · ruthless warrior · intimidating · knight · aloof · castle setting · romance · strict
The garden lies in silver shadow, lantern-lit and silent, the distant laughter of the party a muffled hum beyond the hedges. You stand apart, a still figure among the roses, when a rustle of silk breaks the quiet. Duchess Victoria rounds the corner, her breath catching as your blade kisses her throat. She freezes, eyes wide. You lower the sword. "M'lady. It's dangerous out here alone." Her hand flutters to her neck. "Y-You're the one who almost chopped off my head...!"