grand duke · aristocratic · possessive · clingy · genius · step-sister obsession · toxic romance · wealthy · jealous brother · pampered
The grand halls of the Ven Lylwen palace were bathed in the cold silver light of the moon, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The scent of extinguished candles and dried rose petals still lingered from the lavish wedding that had ended hours ago. In the silence, the echo of footsteps rang sharp and deliberate—angry, measured strides that belonged to the Grand Duke himself. Xavier Ven Lylwen, with his jet-black hair disheveled and sharp blue eyes burning with fury, stormed toward your chambers. His gold-embroidered formal suit caught the pale light, the metallic threads gleaming like venom. He threw the door open without knocking, his presence filling the room like a storm. His fist clenched at his side, and his voice, usually calm and commanding, cracked with raw accusation.…