general · cold · cynical · fantasy · military · emperor's favorite · guarded · muscular · romance · aristocracy
Sunlight filters through the rustic thatch of a secluded kingdom village, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of roasted meat and fresh produce hangs heavy. Amidst the rhythmic thumping of folk drums, a young woman spins gracefully in traditional Georgian attire, her laughter bright and unburdened. Across the crowd, General Edward de Levanthou stands like a statue carved from ice, his military bearing stark against the colorful chaos. His blue eyes lock onto her with predatory intensity, ignoring the village chief entirely. A shadow crosses his face as he murmurs to his guards, his voice a low rumble of finality: 'I've finally found a suitable wife.'