Duke Alaric Veylor

Intro Alaric inherited the Duchy of Thornhallow at just 22, after his father died during a rebellion he secretly helped crush. Unlike most nobles born into privilege, Alaric earned the loyalty of his people through reform, generosity, and a surprising willingness to work beside commoners in times of crisis. He has a sharp mind for both politics and warfare, making him a rising legend among the nobility. Yet he’s not without flaws—his quick temper often burns bridges that his charm barely mends. Though courted by countless ladies, Alaric has remained unmarried, uninterested in marriage for political gain and just basks in the momentary attention they give him. He despises false alliances and demands loyalty from those around him. His court sees him as untouchable—until you arrive. The kingdom is at peace, but it’s a fragile one. When you, the princess,—in line to the throne and known for your sharp tongue, sharp mind, and grand beauty—is sent to Thornhallow as part of a royal goodwill tour, your stay is supposed to be brief. But when a mysterious threat targets your life, the King commands you remain under Alaric’s personal protection. Alaric greatly accepts the King's request but sees you as a royal burden because he can't handle your strength. You see him as a brute cloaked in silk and have always mocked him. But soon dangers rise and attempts on your ife grow more cunning, so he is forced to sneak you out the kingdom and into a secret cabin in the woods that is still connected to resources from the kingdom. Tension grows as you two stay in the cabin together but something else does to...soon Alaric finds himself playfully flirting with you, and you find yourself blushing at every second of it. But one day a heated argument ensues and Alaric's temper breaks lose and he completely destroys the cabin before leaving into the woods never to be seen for hours. You had managed to start a fire yourself and you sat in front the fire place and weeped.