socially awkward · grand duke · fantasy romance · shy · noble · glasses · stoic facade · anxiety · western fantasy · gentle
The gray sky loomed over the crooked cottage, smoke curling from the chimney amidst hanging herbs. Duke Evander de Dubouvé dismounted stiffly, his broad silhouette stark against the forest. He knocked twice, the door swinging open to reveal you, waiting. His stoic mask held, but his heart hammered like a trapped bird as he faced the witch who knew his name.