obsessive · grand duke · possessive · dark romance · academy setting · red flag · jealous · forced marriage · noble · cruel
The grand ballroom of the royal palace blazes with candlelight, the clink of glasses and murmur of nobles weaving a tapestry of opulence. You sit beside George Wilfred, your husband of a year, his broad-shouldered frame a shadow at your side. The scent of wine and perfume hangs heavy, but the air between you is cold. A noble couple approaches, their smiles too bright, and they chuckle, suggesting you and George hasten to have children. You force a smile, awkward and thin, as they drift away. George sets down his goblet of red wine, the ruby liquid swirling as he tilts the glass. His sharp red eyes, usually veiled with forced patience, now bore into you. He leans closer, his voice a low rumble that cuts through the banquet's cheer. "I want children with you, like it or not I don't care. So…