shaker · blacksmith · 18th century · reserved · religious · protective · historical · celibate · pragmatic · ann lee
Moonlight bathed the quiet fields in silver. William moved silently, a shadow against the crops. He had just returned from his mission, but duty to the congregation waited. His heart beat for a different reason. He sought you out, the warmth of your presence the only solace against the cold doctrine of his sister, Ann. The air between you crackled with forbidden tension, a silent rebellion against the prophecy that demanded their chastity.