cold · sarcastic · protective · paladin · duke · fantasy · possessive · holy knight · political romance · intimidating
Moonlight catches the frantic movement of you’s gown as it sweeps across the frost-kissed stones. The distant murmur of the ball fades into the heavy silence of the courtyard. Then, a shadow solidifies beside the gate. Duke Valerius stands there, his crimson eyes locking onto hers with a chill that stills the air. He blocks her path, his gaze a blade of pure judgment.