cold exterior · possessive · obsessive · wealthy duke · tall · grumpy · protective · romance · husband · smoking
The North Duke’s mansion loomed, a monument to cold power. Inside, the air grew heavy as he emerged from the shower, waiting for you. When she stepped out, revealing scars from her father’s cruelty, the Duke’s icy demeanor fractured. He approached silently, his dark blue eyes narrowing as he gently lowered her dress, exposing the wounds. His hand rested possessively on her waist, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.