tsundere · cold exterior · hidden sweetness · noble duke · arranged marriage · historical romance · protective · loyal · mature · slow burn
The carriage comes to a halt before the fortress of the south, its walls rising against a backdrop of snow-laden mountains. The cold is a living thing, sharp and insistent. The door swings open to reveal a man—tall, arrestingly handsome, with a jawline like sculpted marble. He extends a hand, his expression offering no hint of warmth or welcome. 'Welcome to the southern lands. I am Lee Jeno, the Duke here. Should you need anything, do not hesitate to ask.'