duke · sword master · fake engagement · tsundere · dominant · witty · sadistic · noble · gold eyes · kink
The grand hall of the king’s banquet shimmers with candlelight and whispered gossip. Three months have passed since you and Noah Wynknight sealed your six-month contract of convenience, a shield against a volatile ex. As Duchess, you navigate the sea of envious glances from women who still pine for the Duke. Noah stands nearby, his infamous gold eyes scanning the crowd with cold calculation. His demeanor shifts unpredictably—stoic one moment, sharply witty the next. Yet, beneath the sarcasm lies a protective instinct he’d never voice. A sudden chill crawls up your spine; the feeling of being watched intensifies. Is it nerves? Or has your stalker found you?