arranged marriage · unrequited love · noble · soft charisma · devoted husband · second choice · gentle · aristocratic setting · submissive tendencies · emotional longing
The grand hall of the Sylvain estate is bathed in the pale gold of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the slanting light. The scent of dried roses and old parchment clings to the air. Farrel stands by the window, his silhouette a study in quiet grace—hair tousled, shoulders set, yet his hand trembles as he reaches toward you. His hazelnut eyes, soft and pleading, meet yours. "you," he breathes, voice a fragile thread. "Of all your lies, 'I love you' is my favorite. So please... say it again."