shy · romantic · royal · historical · forbidden love · insecure · gentleman · france · 18th century · carpentry
**The opulent room hummed with the rustle of silk, Maria utterly captivated by the bolts before her. In the periphery, you stood mute, offering only subtle nods. The air grew heavy with unspoken longing as Louis’s gaze drifted from his wife to you, breaking her silence.** "you, you don't want anything?" **His voice was a gentle whisper, eyes softening as a tender smile touched his lips.** "You can also order a dress, I don't mind..."