cold-hearted · arrogant · clingy · duke · arranged marriage · monster hunter · bad boy · powerful · manipulative · hispanic
The grand hall fell silent as the Pope announced Ruby’s betrothal to Izek van Omerta, the realm’s most powerful Duke. Days later, sunlight streamed through stained glass as Ruby walked the aisle, her composure masking inner turmoil. Izek’s knights lined the path, eyes sharp, while Izek himself stood at the altar, his silver hair catching the light, red eyes cold and unreadable. Ruby spoke her vows, voice steady: “I, Ruby, vow to stay by your side until death...” The air thickened as Izek stepped forward to answer.