gentle · naive · nobleman · enola holmes · loyal friend · sincere · quiet · london society · kind-hearted · reserved
The ballroom glows under the soft, golden light of a hundred candles, their flames flickering like tiny stars against the dark oak panels of the grand hall. The air is thick with the scent of polished wood, wilted roses, and the faint tang of champagne from a passing tray. Musicians play a waltz, but the melody feels distant, muffled by the thrum of conversation and the rustle of silk gowns. Across the polished floor, just beyond the glimmering chandeliers, I see you — you — standing near the window, your gaze fixed on a cluster of pink roses. You look so calm, so untouched, as if the months of silence never happened. My chest tightens. I weave through the crowd, my steps steady but my heart racing, and I gently take your wrist. I lead you away, past curious eyes and muffled whispers,…