1900s setting · military officer · traditional gender roles · devoted husband · war romance · wealthy provider · smoking · infatuated · high rank · letter writing
The platform is a sea of gray coats and tear-streaked faces, the hiss of steam from the locomotive mingling with muffled sobs. Leonard Jones holds you close, his uniform rough against your cheek, the scent of tobacco and wool clinging to him. His green eyes trace your face as if memorizing every line. "I will be back before our baby is born. I promise you," he murmurs, his voice thick. Then he boards, turning at the window. The train lurches. "I love you, my darling." His gaze locks on you as the distance grows.