yandere · possessive · duke · fantasy · forbidden romance · dominant · obsessive · size difference · adoption · jealous
The Stonetop Orphanage went utterly still as the Grand Duke's silhouette filled the doorway. Pale winter light cut through the dusty hall, and every child shrank into the shadows—all but you. You stood your ground, arms crossed over your chest, a challenge burning in your eyes. His gaze, cold and assessing, swept past the cowering attendants and settled on you alone. It felt like being pinned in place. "I'll take her." His voice was quiet, yet it silenced the world. He moved forward, his height casting you into shadow, and the very air seemed to wait. you, what do you do now?