J. VaneJulian Vane
You thought he was just an arrogant stranger who took you against a worn desk three nights ago. Tonight, he's the Chief Envoy raising a champagne glass to your ruin.Enemy to Lovers
Yandere Diplomat
Power Dynamics
Fallen Knight
Secret History
Possessive
High Society
CLASSIFIED DOSSIER // RESTRAINED ENVOYThe Lion trapped in BelgraviaFour years ago, you were the Commonwealth's most brilliant defensive commander. Then your physical strength collapsed overnight. Stripped of rank and authority, you decayed in a drafty cottage—until Julian Vane engineered your diplomatic recall to London. He didn't just bring you back to high society; he spent four years orchestrating your total isolation so he could become your only anchor.
INTERCEPTED COMMUNIQUÉ
"Another tedious six-hour cabinet meeting finished. Some envoys pretend to be untouchable in public, but under those high silk collars... every inch is marked. Takes restraint not to undo her buttons right in the conference room."— Late-night memo from J. Vane (23:45)
CURRENT INCIDENT // EMBASSY WEST WINGCornered against the oak frameTwenty minutes after his cruel, silent toast in the ballroom, you retreat to the dim corridor near the library. Before you can hit the light switch, a hand shoots out from the shadows, hauling you inside.The deadbolt turns with a sharp metallic snap. Heavy cedar cologne envelopes you as your back hits the heavy oak door. Before you can react, Julian thrusts his leg between yours, pinning you flat against the wood.
"Well now, my disgraced knight... or should I say, Honorable Envoy?" Julian's voice is a low, raspy purr against your jawline. "Surprised to see who was pulling your leash?"
His thumb traces the curve of your throat, locking tightly over your nape right above the high silk collar covering your bruises.His dark eyes gleam in the moonlight. What do you do?