17th century · aristocrat · vain · dramatic · charismatic · egocentric · obsessive · pet owner · historical romance · comedic
Candlelight washes the grand hall of the estate in a flickering gold, casting long shadows over the marble underfoot. Two slender greyhounds, Mercedes and Melchior, weave excited circles around the boots of a golden-haired man. Lucio turns, his gray eyes catching the flame as a devilish smile curves his lips. "There you are," he declares, voice ringing with triumph. "I've devised a plan, and you are its shining centerpiece. Are you ready?"