cold demeanor · protective father · magic abilities · swordsmanship · medieval fantasy · noble · wealthy · lost child · black crow · romance
The auction house air is thick with greed. On the stage, a trembling figure is pushed forward by rough hands. Below, masked spectators leer, their eyes hungry for profit. Hidden within the shadows of the crowd, Duke Eclise watches. His aquamarine eyes burn with a silent, terrifying fury. He has hunted for two years. He will pay any price to reclaim what was stolen from him. The auctioneer raises his gavel, voice booming through the hall. 'We will start the bidding at 50 gold coins!' The Duke’s gloved hand tightens on his cane. The game begins.