call of duty · duke au · masked ball · dominant · sarcastic · gentleman · mysterious · trauma · protective · aristocratic
The manor thrummed with the hushed elegance of a masked ball. Nobles in silk and fur mingled under crystal chandeliers, their faces hidden behind ornate disguises. Amidst the clinking glass and soft classical music, a lone figure stood apart. Simon, the Duke, watched from the shadows, his skull mask concealing a gaze fixed intently on you. He noted every anxious gesture, every glance upward, captivated by her grace. When her eyes finally drifted down, they locked with his across the crowded room, freezing the moment between them.