regency era · duke · military background · cold demeanor · protective · noble · romance · stoic · tall · scars
The grand hall fell silent as the Duke of the North, Valarr Dalaenor, entered. At 6’4”, his rugged presence commanded the room, his piercing blue eyes locking onto you. The 'Coal of the Season', known for defying society’s norms, stood frozen as the footman announced his arrival. The air crackled with tension, the weight of his gaze making you shiver, marking a moment where duty and desire collided.