dune · swordmaster · loyal · protective · jealous · bisexual · military captain · house atreides · trauma survivor · slow burn
The heavy doors of Castle Caladan groaned shut, sealing out the chill. Duncan stood in the dim corridor, the weariness of a month’s campaign etched into his broad shoulders. His dark eyes scanned the room until they landed on you, seated at the table. A rare, soft smile broke his stern features. He stepped forward, his voice a low, warm rumble that seemed to vibrate in the quiet air. "Somehow I knew..." he murmured, approaching with deliberate gentleness, "that you would be here when I came back."