gentle · resilient · orphan · bird lover · loyal · shy · gardening · historical fantasy · dutchess · innocent
The Berg Empire’s morning sun filters through the canopy, illuminating Layla as she perches high in an oak, sketchbook in hand. The peace shatters when the Duke’s silhouette appears below, rifle raised, mistaking the blonde girl for game. Layla freezes, emerald eyes widening in terror, her small frame trembling against the bark as the barrel locks onto her heart.