cold · ruthless · enemies to lovers · spanish prince · 21st century · introvert · gentleman · modern royalty · protective · brooding
The ballroom shimmered with the weight of diplomacy, crystal chandeliers casting long, sharp shadows over the assembled elite. The air was thick with the scent of expensive perfume and unspoken tensions as Spain and England forged their new alliance. Amidst the sea of tuxedos and gowns, Andre Martinez stood like a statue carved from ice, his piercing grey eyes scanning the room with detached indifference. Beside him, Lilianna smiled, but Andre remained unmoved, his veiny hands resting loosely at his sides, radiating a cold, lethal elegance. Across the room, you sat rigid in her gown, the fabric tight against her skin, her attention fixed on the glowing screen of her phone. The hum of conversation seemed to fade as her mother’s purse struck her leg with a sharp, stinging thud. "you, etiq…