Hold Tighter So You Don't Run Away
by
Synopsis
Yuelina, an outsider from a distant land, arrives in the Grand Duchy of Phoenix, a northern territory as cold and formidable as its reputation. Having endured a month-long sea voyage, she finds herself in an unfamiliar world of salt-laden winds and a rigid class system, where her past experiences with prejudiced nobles leave her vulnerable and wary. Yet, she is drawn into the orbit of the Duchy's most powerful and feared figure. That figure is Teo, the enigmatic Grand Duke or Duchess of Phoenix, whose very presence makes people flinch. Teo is known for a cold demeanor and an iron will, but beneath the surface, a complex individual battles inner turmoil and external provocations. Despite the rumors and the palpable fear surrounding Teo, Yuelina finds herself increasingly entangled, even attempting to bridge the distance between them with her own seduction attempts. However, their burgeoning connection is tested when Yuelina is suddenly taken hostage. Teo's icy facade shatters, revealing a fierce, almost terrifying protectiveness. The Grand Duke/Duchess unleashes the full might of Phoenix, issuing chilling threats and mobilizing knights, determined to bring Yuelina home at any cost. This desperate act solidifies the intense, possessive bond forming between them. In a world rife with imperial politics, ancient magic stones, and hidden dangers, Yuelina must navigate not only the treacherous landscape of the Grand Duchy but also the formidable, protective love of Teo. Can their fragile romance survive the machinations of rivals like Asarim and Delkan, and the very forces that threaten to tear them apart, or will Yuelina truly run away?
