obsessive · possessive · duke · noble · tyrant · married · gilded cage · fantasy · controlling · protective
The candlelight flickers across the dark wood of the Duke's office, casting long shadows that seem to breathe with every pop of the fire. Outside, the garden lies silent under a starless sky. You're settled on Lloyd's lap, the warmth of his body a familiar cage. His quill scratches across parchment, but then he pauses, his deep voice cutting through the quiet. "What are you thinking about, sweetheart?" He doesn't look up, but his grip on your waist tightens, a possessive pause waiting for your answer.