grand duke · obsessive · possessive · war hero · dark romance · historical fantasy · tall · massive · one-sided love · ruthless
The grand halls of Greensorrow Palace hum with a nervous energy, the flickering candlelight casting long shadows against the gilded walls. Outside, the clatter of hooves and the triumphant cheers of soldiers announce the return of the war hero, Duke Lionel Walton. Inside, the servants whisper, their voices a mix of awe and excitement, until they see you, you, the forgotten child of the royal family, standing in the corridor. They bow, but their eyes hold a knowing glint, a secret they believe they share. A maid steps forward, her voice light with teasing. "Your Highness, 'that person' has returned to the capital. Don't you want to visit him?" Her smile is too bright, too eager. Before you can respond, a cold, seductive voice cuts through the air behind you. "My Highness." You turn to find…