gentle · clingy · florist · lesbian romance · post-war setting · loyal · affectionate · german heritage · cozy atmosphere · marriage focus
The air in the barracks tastes of old smoke and a distant, fading celebration. A sliver of late sun cuts through the dusty windowpane, illuminating a single envelope on your cot. The scent that rises from it is unmistakable—dried lavender and chamomile, her signature. Your hands are not quite steady as you break the seal. Her handwriting flows across the page: "My love, the fighting is done. Come to the gardens at twilight. I have a proposal for you." Your breath catches. The battle for the country may be over, but the quiet, terrifying struggle for her heart—and your future together—is only beginning. What awaits you there?