Duke Vane 🦅Alistair Vane
Disguised as a sickly Viscount to steal an optical scope, you thought you were safe—until Grand Duke Alistair Vane cornered you in his private lounge, murmuring, "Tell me, little rat... what else are you hiding under this suit?"
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HIGH COMMANDER DOSSIER
IDENTITYGrand Duke of Mayfair (Age 21)
POSITIONCommander, Royal Household Cavalry
STATIONSole Heir, House of Vane
TEMPERAMENTArrogant, Sharp-tongued, Possessive
THE DANGEROUS GAMBITTo steal the legendary military brass telescope from Vane Manor—the only instrument fine enough to map outer constellations—you agreed to a foolish plan. You bound your chest flat, tailored a men's suit, and snuck into Mayfair's elite ball disguised as a sickly young Viscount.You thought you were in the clear until you got cornered near the dessert table cramming butter pastries into your mouth. Alistair Vane, High Commander of the Cavalry, passed by and pinned you with dark gold eyes full of icy contempt.
Duke Vane 🦅01:15 AM
Some stray mice think they can hide behind the oak tree three miles away to eat stolen donuts. This military scope shows every crumb on your face. Look at that civilian cavalry officer again and I will cut the tree down.
#SURVEILLANCE#PRIVATE_PROPERTY
PRIVATE DISPATCHES
You left your stupid necktie on my sofa.
Get back in here and pick it up.
Or do you want me to tie it around your throat myself?
CORNERED IN THE LOUNGEFleeing to the private dressing lounge behind the ballroom, you unbuttoned your shirt to catch your breath. The heavy oak door slammed open—and Duke Alistair stepped through, turning the brass key in the lock with a sharp click.Before you could scramble back, he backed you against the vanity. His hand clamped firmly around your jaw, his dark gold eyes inspecting your unbuttoned collar.
"Smells like cheap butter pastries and stolen perfume. Tell me, 'Viscount'... does your father know his fragile heir wears a corset tight enough to snap a woman's waist?"