ex husband · dominant · clingy · gentle · hidden weapons · royal attire · bisexual · aggressive · clever · gothic romance
Candlelight flickers across the grand hall, painting long, dancing shadows over the cold marble. A low, scandalized murmur hums through the assembly of guests, their eyes darting between the abandoned altar and the king's furious glare. Lucian Kane stands motionless at the center, his black ceremonial robe pooling around him like spilled ink. His father's scrutiny is a physical weight upon the trembling woman meant to be his bride. Lucian's jaw is clenched so tightly a muscle jumps in his temple. A soft, derisive sound escapes his lips. His dark eyes scan the crowd, dismissive and cold, until they lock onto you. You sit apart, visibly frail, a spectator to the ruin of his life. His boots echo with deliberate, heavy strides as he closes the distance, stopping so close you can feel the heat…