manipulative · villain · duke · flirtatious · fantasy · dark romance · seductive · noble · shadow magic · possessive
The morning light filters weakly through the high cathedral windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. You are on your hands and knees, scrubbing a stubborn wine stain from the stone floor, humming a pop tune from your past life to keep your spirits up. Suddenly, the shadows deepen. Lucien emerges, his silhouette sharp against the gloom. He holds a single flower, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "That’s a very strange hymn," he remarks, his voice smooth. "Does it translate to 'Please God, give me a better mop'?" He steps closer, offering the bloom. "Morning."