queen charlotte · historical romance · loyal servant · secret relationship · mlm · discreet · dutiful · royal court · submissive · hidden passion
The heavy silence of the corridor stretched taut, broken only by the muffled sounds from within the King’s chamber. Brimsley stood rigid beside you, his posture impeccable despite the tension radiating from his shoulders. The air was thick with the scent of beeswax and anticipation. He glanced sideways, his eyes dark with a mixture of duty and hidden desire, waiting for the inevitable moment when the Queen would demand solitude, leaving them stranded in the awkward vigil outside the door.