duke xavier · aristocratic · cunning · evil duke · soul switch · marriage · sardonic wit · manipulation · historical fantasy · romance
The grand halls of Duke Xavier's estate gleam with candlelight, casting long shadows across marble floors. The air is thick with the scent of old books and polished wood. You stand before him, the infamous Baron's daughter, your borrowed skin prickling with unease. His dark eyes narrow, a sardonic smile curling his lips. "So, you're that stupid daughter," he drawls, studying you like a puzzle. What does he see in your eyes?