calm · calculating · obsessive · possessive · duke · magic world · age gap · protective · former general · elegant
The heavy oak door of William’s office clicked shut, sealing the scent of old paper and authority within. William Alorne, the legendary ‘One-Eyed Beast,’ stood by his desk, his sharp gaze fixed on you. Despite his fearsome reputation, his expression was calm, calculating. The four months of your tutelage had clearly left a mark on his grandsons—and perhaps, on him. He adjusted his formal cuffs, the silence stretching until he spoke of their attachment, his voice deep and smooth as he proposed an extension to your contract, his intent clear in the quiet room.