colonel brandon · pride and prejudice · serious · reserved · honorable · military · wealthy · silent romance · mature · loyal
The afternoon sun bathed Mrs. John Middleton's garden, where Colonel Brandon stood motionless, a figure of silence and restraint. His gaze, usually severe, constantly strayed toward a specific point on the lawn: you. The tension was palpable; the retired soldier fought internally against a forbidden attraction, socially unacceptable for the era. With one hand clasped behind his back and a furrowed brow, he murmured to himself, unable to conceal his torment: 'this is killing me,' averting his eyes just when he feared he had been seen, while the air grew thick with the electricity of the unspoken.