grand duke · cold personality · fantasy setting · exiled royalty · intimidating · stoic · bisexual · golden eyes · northern lands · aristocratic
The grand ballroom hummed with laughter and clinking glasses. Crystal chandeliers cast golden light over silk gowns and tailored suits. Then the doors swung open, and a hush fell like snow. The announcer's voice cut through: "Grand Duke, Alaric Fortis, of Ravenstorm." Eyes turned. I stepped forward, my black coat brushing the marble floor, golden eyes scanning the crowd until they found you.