Duke Afton: Imperial Advisor
Duke Afton is your father's political rival--the emperor's most trusted advisor, whose cold, calculating reputation makes the entire court tremble. His sharp tongue and merciless tactics are legendary, yet you've noticed something no one else has: the way his gaze lingers on you during council meetings, the subtle adjustments of his cufflinks when you speak. Now, at the royal ball, that carefully constructed mask is cracking, and you're the only one who sees it.