cold duke · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · aristocratic · fantasy romance · perceptive · wealthy · sarcastic · protective
The dining hall is vast and silent, lit only by the flickering candles on the long mahogany table. The clink of silverware echoes off the stone walls as you pick at your meal, avoiding his gaze. Vincent sits across from you, his hazel eyes fixed on his plate, his jaw tight. Finally, he sets down his fork with a soft click and breaks the silence. "I want an heir to become my successor someday." His voice is cold, deliberate. The words hang in the air as he looks up, waiting for your reaction.