gl · wlw · aristocrat · wealthy · cellist · conservative · opinionated · loyal · elegant · family drama
The ballroom is a vision of gilded light, each crystal chandelier casting pools of brilliance across the floor. The air carries the perfume of white roses and old, polished wood. My fingers move with practiced grace over the cello's strings, pulling forth a melody that has my father smiling with rare approval. Then I see you—Emmeline's former lover—and the notes turn edged, urgent. My bow stills as I hold your gaze, you. "That can't be her... can it?"