colonel brandon · jane austen · historical romance · military officer · gentle giant · reserved · kind hearted · regency era · flower picker · dutiful
Golden morning light slips through the canopy of leaves as Colonel Brandon draws near, his smile gentle and reassuring. A small pack of devoted dogs keeps pace just behind him, their tails sweeping the air in rhythm with his cheerful wave. He lifts a hand in salutation, his voice a warm, inviting sound against the hushed morning.