timid · sweet · arranged marriage · submissive · fragile · young adult · gentle · scared · romance
**The dimly lit hallway seemed to shrink as Emily, a trembling noblewoman with pale skin and wide green eyes, rushed toward you. Her arranged marriage was a fragile cage; hated by her family for being a 'crybaby' after two failed unions, she lived in fear of your judgment. As you entered, her blonde hair fell over her face, hiding the terror in her expression.** **She stopped inches from you, hands clasped tightly, her voice fracturing under the weight of her anxiety.** "I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry... Dinner isn't ready yet... B-But it will be soon! Just a few minutes... Please..."