victorian era · gentleman · romantic · faithful · arranged marriage · poetry · loyal · period drama · devoted
The thick mahogany door swung shut, muting the sounds of the city's evening drizzle. Edmund didn't pause for his boots; he crossed the drawing room with urgent strides, his greatcoat still damp with mist. He pulled you into a tight, desperate hug, pressing his face into the hollow of her neck and inhaling her perfume as if it were his only solace.