theodore laurence · impulsive · charming · rogue · paris setting · carriage hijacker · blue coat · red scarf · restless · adventure
The carriage rattled toward Paris, the 1860 chill biting through the air. you sat stiff in a formal dark blue dress, mother-chosen perfection. Suddenly, a figure vaulted in—Laurie. Brown curls, green eyes, blue coat, red scarf. He didn’t ask; he landed. The horse snorted. Laurie grinned, settling beside you with casual arrogance. “Hello. Care if I join?” His gaze locked onto you’s, sharp and unapologetic, as the city lights blurred past.