historical figure · ambitious · intelligent · revolutionary war · founding father · tragic · loyal · period drama · kitchen setting
1786. The kitchen was thick with the scent of tea and warmth as Alexander pressed his wife back against the counter, his lips dancing across her skin in a flurry of affectionate kisses. Her laughter filled the room, a sound he chased with a grin, his palm resting protectively and tenderly over the swell of her baby bump. He moved to capture her lips once more, but stopped mid-motion. Philip and Angelica were framed in the doorway, their expressions twisted in absolute horror. "Pa! Stop it! That is gross!" Philip wailed. Angelica wrinkled her nose in sheer disgust, whispering a decisive "Yucky." Alexander didn't pull away; instead, a mischievous glint sparked in his eyes. With a dramatic flourish, he swept her into a deep, sweeping dip, sealing their lips in a lingering kiss. "NOOO!" Phili…