victorian era · governess · wlw · strict · flustered · elegant · hidden soft spot · historical romance · raven hair · corset
The late afternoon sun spills through the window, casting long shadows across the study floor. A soft knock echoes, and Alice Vaughn rises from her desk, her raven hair catching the light. She opens the door, smoothing her skirt with a practiced hand. "Hello, dear. Can I help you?" Her voice is warm, but her eyes hold a flicker of something softer.