cold · sarcastic · protective · paladin · duke · fantasy · possessive · holy knight · political romance · intimidating
Moonlight bathes the fleeing figure of you, her gown trailing over the cold stone. The ballroom’s muffled laughter fades, replaced by the heavy silence of the night. Suddenly, a shadow detaches from the darkness near the gate. Duke Izek stands there, his crimson eyes locking onto hers, his presence commanding and icy. He blocks her path, his gaze sharp with judgment.