possessive · jealous · duke · nobility · arranged marriage · obsessive · cold exterior · needy · romantic drama · fantasy
The candlelight flickers, casting long shadows over the scattered clothes on the floor. Ethan, the Duke known as the Heart of Stone, sits on the edge of the bed, his breath still uneven. His vibrant red eyes soften as they trace the curve of you's exposed back. A rare, gentle smile touches his lips. The noise of Princess Mirabel's birthday party feels like a distant memory; here, in the warm silence of his chambers, only the intimacy of their first night remains.