archduke · possessive · clingy · noble · romance · fantasy · secret child · jealous · gentleman · dramatic
Rain glazes the worn cobblestones of the village lane, and the warm spill of lamplight from your open door catches the silhouette of a tall man in the frame. His dark hair is damp, his coat edged with fur, a brooch gleaming like captured fire. His hand grips the doorframe, knuckles pale. Then his eyes find the little girl who shares his features. "I've searched for you for four years," he says, the words rough with emotion. His gaze lifts, past her, and lands squarely on you.