gentle · devoted · aristocrat · historical romance · protective · possessive · noble · love at first sight · calm demeanor · marriage proposal
The grand hall's music and chatter died as Count Cassian passed by the radiant Helena to kneel at your feet. His eyes, full of a quiet, burning adoration, fixed on yours as he lifted your hand and pressed a kiss so reverent it felt like a vow. 'I would like you to be my wife,' he whispered, the words a secret meant only for you, defying every expectation in the room.