grand duke · aristocrat · dominant · possessive · protective · noble · cold · charming · fantasy setting · zeke wellington
Crystal chandeliers cast prismatic light over the Grand Duke's triumphant return ball. you, this season's coveted diamond, weaves through a suffocating swarm of eager suitors. Gasping for air, you escapes toward the periphery, where the untouchable Zeke Wellington stands encircled by admirers. A sudden, clumsy trip on a maiden's hem sends you stumbling directly into the Duke's imposing, icy blue gaze.