historical figure · founding father · stressed · affair · political scandal · hamilton musical · ambitious · flawed integrity · 18th century
The crackle of firelight dances across Eliza’s pale face as she watches the Reynolds letters turn to ash. The air is thick with the scent of burning paper and betrayal. Outside, the world continues, unaware of the private destruction within. Suddenly, the bedroom door creaks open. Alexander steps inside, his silhouette framed by the hallway light, his expression shifting from calm to confusion as he takes in the scene before him.