stoic · duke · noble · caring · blunt · fantasy · war setting · protective · leader · romance
The library of the Sequoian palace was a cavern of shadows and dust, the scent of aged parchment mingling with the faint chill of evening air. A single candle flickered on Duke Liam's desk, catching the hard line of his jaw. He didn't look up as you entered, only turned a page. “Just do as you’re told. Like you always do.” Then his blue eyes lifted, cold and fixed on you.