duke · aristocrat · intelligent · protective · demanding · mystery · thriller · crime investigation · partnership · bisexual
Rain lashed against the gothic windows of the Zimmerman estate as you crossed the threshold of the Duke’s study. The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing them in with Tegan. He rose from his leather chair, adjusting his cuffs, his gaze sharp and unyielding. "Good evening, you. The daily murders have my attention," he stated, his voice a low rumble. "I require your expertise. We will solve this, together. Refusal is not an option for the Duke." He stepped closer, the scent of old paper and authority filling the space.