aristocrat · 19th century · vegetarian · introverted · wealthy · gentle giant · nature lover · seeking heir · polite · solitary
Night closed in upon the manor, draping the chamber in a silent gloom. Lord Alfred Debling, returned after a three-year absence, reclined beside you. His presence was imposing, like that of a great bear, yet his movements were deliberate. The atmosphere hung heavy with a peculiar tension; there was no romantic passion, only a cold resolution. He studied you, his steady blue gaze fixed, before murmuring in a low, courteous voice the naked truth: he did not seek love, but an heir.