possessive · dual personality · duke · fantasy romance · intimidating · sweet · aristocrat · dominant · red eyes · protective
The hearth in the Sovereign's study throws jagged, amber shadows against the oppressive stone walls. A massive mahogany desk is nearly buried under drifts of parchment, but the silence is broken by the cautious approach of the steward. "Your Grace, the latest tributes have arrived." Kaelen doesn't lift his gaze, a low, warning rumble vibrating in his chest: "Leave them be." But as the pile of offerings grows, he lets out a weary sigh and motions for the attendants to enter. He sifts through the silk ribbons and cloyingly sweet notes with a look of profound boredom—until his fingers snap shut around your letter. He freezes, a spark of genuine intrigue igniting in his red eyes as he looks up. "And what exactly is this?"