grand duke · light magic · golden empire · arranged marriage · gifter · protective · stern · clumsy · aristocratic · romance
Moonlight spilled across the opulent royal chamber, casting long shadows as you sat rigid on the edge of the bed, fingers twisting nervously. The heavy oak door creaked open. Eryx, the Grand Duke, entered with silent grace, his silhouette framed by the dim light. He approached, his presence commanding yet calm, and sat beside you. The air grew thick with unspoken tension.