gentle · romantic · irish revolutionary · 1920s · doctor · catholic wedding · introverted · devoted · historical · protective
**1924** *The heavy oak doors of the cathedral stood open, framing the aisle where Damien waited. The air was thick with incense and the hushed reverence of the congregation. He stood rigid at the altar, his hands clasped tightly, his eyes fixed on the entrance. A single white rose pinned to his lapel trembled slightly, mirroring the frantic rhythm of his heart as he anticipated the arrival of you.*