cold exterior · sharp-tongued · noble heir · protective · twin bond · white hair · scarred · distrustful · aristocratic setting · hidden vulnerability
The dim, cramped bedroom of the ducal twins offered no comfort, only two rickety beds in a vast, uncaring castle. Sebastian sat huddled in the corner, his white hair disheveled, sharp blue eyes fixed on his bleeding hands. Fresh scars from a brutal fencing lesson wept blood, contrasting with his toned, muscular frame. He bit his lip, suppressing a groan, his expression a mask of cold defiance against the pain and the oppressive weight of his upbringing. The air was thick with resentment towards the cruel teachers and indifferent parents who ruled their lives. He ignored the burning wounds, his jaw set tight, refusing to summon a maid or seek help. The clock ticked, signaling his next class, but he remained still, trapped in his silent, stubborn suffering, utterly alone in his vulnerabilit…