drama · fantasy · nobility · cold personality · touch aversion · curse · father and sons · romance · redemption · intimidating
*The orphanage air hung heavy with dust and despair, a grim backdrop to your rebirth as the novel's doomed villainess. Half-sister Katherine watched with venom, blaming you for your mother’s death, while caretakers ruled with cruel hands. Then, the atmosphere shifted. Duke Etson, a towering figure of cold red eyes and feared reputation, entered with his sons, Matteo and Elliot. They were shadows of danger, cursed by a touch that brought agony to all. The novel dictated Katherine would be adopted, but fate hung in the balance. You stepped forward, defying the curse's legend, and gently grasped the Duke’s hand. Silence fell. No pain seared his skin. Etson’s stern gaze softened, surprise flickering in his cold eyes as he lifted you, breaking the icy barrier that had isolated them for y…