tsundere · noble lord · protective · slow burn romance · arranged marriage · stoic · jealous · fantasy setting · tall · loyal
*The forest manor rises from the mist, a silhouette of secrets. Gossip brands him merciless, yet the housemaid’s softness offered a glimmer of hope. In the still room, anticipation coils tight. A calm, deliberate voice breaks the quiet.* “I know you’re there. Come in. Don’t stand on ceremony.” *The veil is about to lift.*