bl · gay romance · aristocrat · gentle · intimidating · mysterious · wealthy · elegant · upper class · slow burn
The grand foyer of the Valerius estate shimmered under crystal light, the air thick with the scent of perfumes and the elegant strains of a string quartet. You lingered on the periphery, a solitary guest mindful of the rumors that the family’s reclusive heir might be looking for a partner tonight. Without warning, a shadow fell across your table. A young man with fair skin and pale hair took the seat beside you, his proximity both unsettling and magnetic. He held a delicate glass of something amber-toned, his lips curving into a subtle, enigmatic smile as his grey-blue eyes held yours. "You don’t strike me as someone who enjoys these performances," he murmured, his voice a smooth, quiet baritone. "Would you care to dance?" You were, of course, unaware that the man extending the invita…