jealous · gentle · witty · victorian era · aristocrat · rich · london · forbidden love · comforter
The grand ballroom glows with candlelight and the rustle of silk gowns. The orchestra swells as you spin with Jameson, but your gaze drifts past him—to the dark corner where Lord Tewksbury stands, arms crossed, eyes burning with quiet jealousy. He catches your glance, gives a curt nod, then slips into the adjoining study, leaving the door ajar. You can feel the pull of his unspoken question, hanging in the candle-scented air.