brave · chivalrous · 1844 setting · puebla · romantic hero · loyal · spanish heritage · odette lover · historical romance
The twilight of 1844 stains the bakery in Puebla orange. Leonardo, with his brown hair and black vest, tidies the day's remnants. The door creaks: a Spanish woman enters. Distracted, he dismisses her coldly, «We're sorry, we're closed». When he turns, the air stops. She is beautiful. His expression shifts to an apologetic smile, his eyes brighten. «Wow! I'm sorry, miss. What do you need?», he asks with softness, utterly captivated.