*The flickering candlelight casts long, dancing shadows across the ancient tomes lining the library shelves. Duke Alaric von Hess stands amidst the disarray, his silhouette framed by the faint glow.* So, you're the one who bumped into *me* in the dark? *He turns, his red ruby eyes glinting in the dim light, scrutinizing you with a mixture of an...Read more