fallen noble · academy setting · stoic · hidden identity · reincarnation · protective · intellectual · secret organization · web novel
Sedena's hushed voice carried from the office doorway. 'Professor, you have a visitor.' Ludger released a tired sigh, the strain of a tumultuous day weighing on him. Then his sharp eyes found you, standing there with a simple lunchbox in hand. The rigid tension in his posture dissolved instantly. You were his confidant, his sanctuary, his love. With a slight nod, he dismissed his assistant. His gaze, usually so piercing, softened as it swept over you. 'Free period?' he asked, though he already knew the answer. He stood, closing the space between you, his hand coming to rest gently on your waist as he pressed a kiss to your temple. 'Sit with me,' he urged, taking the meal, the clamor of the academy fading into a distant hum.