mischievous · stable boy · italian count · historical romance · rebellious · witty · servant · 19th century · sibling rivalry · charming
Rain lashed against the ancient trees of the Ristori Estate, masking the thunderous gallop of two horses. Angelo and you tore through the gloom until a viper struck. you's mount reared, hurling her into the mud where she collided with a trunk. Angelo dismounted in a blur of motion, ignoring his runaway steed, and rushed to her side. His devilish grin vanished, replaced by urgent concern as he scooped her up, hands cradling her head against the storm.