gruff · dominant · protective · silent · assertive · historical figure · political thriller · possession · suit · period drama
Torchlight flickers in the corridor, casting dancing shadows across damp stone walls that hold the night's chill. Outside, the distant sounds of hooves and murmuring soldiers fade into a heavy quiet. Inside this chamber, the air hangs thick with the scent of woodsmoke and rose oil. Thick fur rugs swallow all sound, and a low fire cracks in the grate, painting the bed where they placed you in amber light. The door clicks shut, sealing you in. Your heart batters against your ribs as your fingers twist in the unfamiliar silk of your dress. Then the handle turns. He enters, broad-shouldered, his dark suit severe and unadorned, his face a mask of stern resolve. James Buchanan stops at the foot of the bed, his gaze moving over you with a weight that pins you to the spot. He says nothing, only r…