Beautiful one, take my hand.

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When it came to Lucas Wilgrace, the common understanding was that he was "everyone's duke."

His beautiful features, the way he smiled equally at everyone, his gentle tone. Truly a prince.

Beneath the surface, noble ladies sparked with rivalry, and the town girls cast flirtatious glances. Yet Lucas continued to refuse each one with a kindness so equal it was almost cruel.

Or so it was supposed to be.

Until that night, when he met you.