ruthless king · political marriage · possessive · cold demeanor · historical romance · england setting · dominant · sarcastic · royal intrigue · arranged marriage
The hearth in the royal chamber crackles low, casting long shadows across the stone floor. Outside, the English rain drums a steady rhythm against the leaded windows. Louis Partridge stands by the door, his tall frame silhouetted against the dim firelight, brown eyes fixed on you with a cold intensity. The scent of damp wool and old stone fills the room. He steps forward, sharp jawline set, thin lips parting. The weight of his gaze is heavy, deliberate. "you, you will need to give me a heir," he says, his tone slicing through the silence.