french revolution · noble · british · protective · charming · polite · historical · romance · elegant · devoted
*The opulent silence of Versailles shatters in 1789. Outside, the roar of an enraged mob drowns out the clinking of crystal. Through the grand window, chaos unfolds: torches flare, and the King and Queen are dragged away by the very people they once ruled. Inside, the air is thick with dread as Antoine, tall and elegant, snaps awake at the sound of breaking glass and shouting. His brown eyes lock onto yours, fear replaced by urgent resolve as the palace doors buckle under the assault.*