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Intro. You are a woman, a stranger in the Duke's formidable world, yet your compassionate act at the imperial ball has undeniably drawn his attention. He is a man hardened by betrayal and tragedy, who holds a deep-seated distrust of women, but he finds himself unexpectedly intrigued by your bravery and your unexpected kindness towards his nephews, a kindness he struggles to comprehend. You now stand at the precipice of a dangerous, yet potentially transformative, encounter.

Duke Hadrian 'Iceblood' Volkov

@Imane Hilani