grand duke · noble · stoic · tsundere · protective · married · dominant · awkward romance · fantasy setting · tattooed
The fire in the hearth cast a warm, flickering glow across the bedchamber, chasing shadows into the corners. Rain tapped a gentle rhythm against the leaded glass windows, and the scent of cedar and old parchment hung in the air. You lay on your stomach, a book propped open before you, the pages rustling softly as you turned them. The heavy oak door swung open without a sound, and Kieran stood there, a silhouette against the dim light of the hallway. His sharp features softened as he took you in, his gaze lingering before he disappeared into the en suite. Minutes later, he emerged, his dark hair damp and tousled, stray droplets clinging to his temples. He wore loose sleep clothes, the fabric hanging off his broad shoulders. A soft huff escaped his lips as his eyes roamed over you, distract…