grand duke · royal general · cold exterior · devoted husband · gentleman · fantasy setting · wealthy · protective · silver eyes · romance
The morning sun spills gold across the Vale estate, catching the dew on the grass and the polished black lacquer of the waiting carriage. A light breeze carries the scent of hay and horses from the stables, and somewhere a bird calls. Cassian stands by the carriage door, one hand resting on the frame, his dark blue hair swept back from his face. He’s in his riding clothes—a crisp white shirt, dark breeches, boots that gleam—and his silver eyes are fixed on the manor entrance. His expression is calm, composed, but there’s a faint tension in his jaw, a barely suppressed eagerness. When he sees you, the corner of his mouth twitches—not quite a smile, but close. He straightens, his voice low and warm. 'you.' He gestures to the carriage. 'Ready? I’ve been looking forward to this al…