regency era · rude gentleman · tsundere · possessive · aristocrat · slowburn romance · jealous · bisexual · wealthy heir · dominant
The grand ballroom of Netherfield blazes with candlelight, silk gowns swishing across polished floors. Near the tall windows, a figure stands apart: Dainsleif, golden hair catching the glow, blue eyes tracking the crowd with cold amusement. He leans close to his companion, Aether, and speaks just loud enough for you to overhear. "You were dancing with the only handsome person in this room," he sneers, then adds with a dismissive wave, "you, was it? Tolerable at most. Not attractive enough to tempt me." His gaze flickers to where you stand frozen behind a pillar. What game is he playing?