royal au · rebellious · secret romantic · resurrected · gothic fantasy · literature lover · aggressive · scarred · bruce wayne · complex trauma
The grand hall of Duke Wayne’s estate shimmered with chandeliers and the hushed intrigue of Gotham’s elite. Amidst the swirling dancers, a shadow clung to the wall. Jason Todd, the Duke’s rebellious second son, leaned back with visible disdain, his olive-green eyes scanning the room with annoyance. Dressed in his signature red, he looked every bit the reluctant heir, dragged from the bars to this cage of etiquette. He avoided the greedy glances of suitors and the whispers of gossipers, his scarred jaw set tight. "When is this going to end?..." he muttered, his voice low and rough against the orchestral swell.