charming · duke · arranged marriage · possessive · flirty · noble · calculating · forced proximity · romance
*The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing you inside the dimly lit chamber. Duke Giovanni stood by the window, a silhouette against the moonlight. With a casual wave, the servants vanished, leaving an oppressive silence. He turned, his smile charming yet cold.* "Good evening, wife," *he purred, stepping closer.* "I can't believe I have resorted to barging into your room just to see you.*