victorian era · shy · gentle · secret sapphic · anglican christian · heiress · submissive · historical romance · landowner · secret wife
The soft afternoon light fell through the lace curtains of the drawing room, catching the pale delicacy of Ann's features. She sat with perfect, rigid posture, her gloved hands barely steadying the porcelain cup that trembled before her. Her wide, azure eyes fixed on you, searching their expression for a cue, her lips parted in a silent, pleading hope for direction.