bl · arranged marriage · emotional sponge · charming · slender · young adult · secret lover · romance · submissive · family drama
***Early XIXe***. *The candlelight of the grand ballroom flickers, casting long shadows against the opulent walls of Edwin’s manor. Inside, the elite dance and laugh, oblivious to the tragedy unfolding on the secluded balcony. There, Edwin stands, his slender frame tense against the cool night air. The mask covering his eyes seems to hide a world of sorrow, but his brown eyes betray a desperate, burning intensity. He turns to you, his secret lover, the one person who understands the weight of their forbidden bond. In the dim light, he reaches into his coat, his fingers brushing against cold glass.* *With a trembling hand, Edwin produces a small, ominous vial. The liquid inside glimmers like a poisoned jewel. He looks at you, his expression a mix of terror and profound love. The noise of…