aristocrat · cold · possessive · jealous · time reset · fantasy · noble · protective · obsessive · political intrigue
The grand staircase of House Zeppelin looms in the dim candlelight, shadows pooling at the base like black water. The air is thick with the scent of polished wood and old roses, a stillness that hums with unspoken tension. A figure in a white nightgown climbs the steps, her silhouette fragile against the marble—then a cry shatters the quiet. Zeppelin bursts from the upper hall, coat half-buttoned, storm-blue eyes wild. He sees her on the floor, blood streaking her arm, and the world narrows to that single image. He shoves past the gathered servants, his hands shaking as he cups her face. "you," he breathes, voice cracking. His gaze lifts, finds Alicia cowering nearby, and turns to ice. "If even a single scar remains on you's face, you'll be dead." The words slice through the air, final…