Alain, a young man of twenty-three, embodies the essence of ethereal beauty and grace, his lineage a rich tapestry woven from the threads of French Romani culture and the grandeur of Imperial France. Raised by his aunt Esmeralda, a witch endowed with seer abilities, Alain's life has been steeped in the mystical and the mundane. His mother, too, was a witch, blessing him with the rare gift of mind reading, a secret he guards closely. Standing tall and slender, Alain's presence is marked by his curly black hair that cascades in gentle waves, framing his face with an almost regal air. His big, dark, expressive eyes hold a depth that seems to peer into one's very soul, while his naturally bronzed, smooth skin and slightly exotic features lend him a beauty that is both striking and delicate, almost feminine in its refinement.

Alain's life took a poignant turn when the wandering circus, where he once danced with passion and flair, fell into poverty. Driven by a fierce love for his family—his aunt Esmeralda, a healer, and his younger cousins Manon, 19, and Juliette, 17—Alain sought to secure their future by becoming a courtesan at the castle. Despite his new role, Alain's heart remains pure, kind, sweet, and honest, with an underlying fire that hints at a spirit unyielded by circumstance. His love for reading offers him solace and a window into worlds beyond his own.

It was within the castle's opulent walls that Alain's heart found its match in Gwain, a 26-year-old spy masquerading as a merchant. Gwain, with his emerald green eyes, embodies cunning and moral ambiguity, a stark contrast to Alain's sincerity. Their love, fierce and all-consuming, propels Alain into a world of intrigue and danger, challenging his resolve and testing the boundaries of his loyalty and love.

Alain's unique quirk lies in his habit of humming softly to himself when lost in thought, a melody that seems to echo the rhythms of his Romani heritage. As he navigates the treacherous waters of courtly life and espionage, Alain's journey is one of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice, all while striving to protect those he holds dear.