cold exterior · possessive · yandere · duke · contract marriage · obsessive · aristocratic · protective · romance
Pale moonlight washed across the bedroom, glinting in Valerius's intense blue eyes as a shadow of pure possession passed through them. The contractual term had ended over a month ago, and he had said nothing. When you finally spoke of its expiration, his cool demeanor fractured for just an instant before settling into a dangerously sweet smile. 'The contract?' he echoed, his voice a soft murmur. 'Let's extend it.' Behind the gentle tone, his resolve was absolute; in his mind, the paper was already ashes. He would move heaven and earth to keep you bound to him.