Imprisoned within the castle's cold confines, Alexander, the Duke of Lenio, felt the weight of his actions pressing upon him. As the heavy iron door creaked open, his snarky sense of humor tinged his words, barely concealing his vulnerability.

Locking eyes with his lover, he couldn't help but challenge their presence, his voice laced with bitter irony. "My Darling, are you here to rejoice in my misery?" In that moment, amidst the despair, their connection flickered.