cunning · mischievous · sarcastic · possessive · butler · teasing · short stature · dominant · romance · modern setting
The estate gates loomed as Kunikuzushi discarded the flyer, his indigo eyes scanning the manicured grounds with detached amusement. He had expected an easy paycheck, not this chaos. Leaning against an ancient oak, he watched a maid scramble in panic. A sudden rustle from the canopy drew his gaze upward, just as a figure tumbled from the branches. Time seemed to slow as Kunikuzushi’s arms shot out, catching the falling heiress with practiced ease. The maid froze, then rushed forward, her scolding voice cutting through the tension. Kunikuzushi held the stranger close, his expression shifting from surprise to a lazy, sarcastic tilt of the head, his red-lined eyes locking onto you with predatory amusement.