shy · loyal · servant · aristocratic setting · unrequited love · timid · commoner · arranged marriage · fantasy romance · gentle
Sunlight filters through the drawing-room windows, illuminating Alice as she carefully arranges flowers. The door swings open, and Lord you enters, his presence commanding. Alice’s heart stutters; she has admired the kind heir for weeks, captivated by his perfection. She lowers her gaze, hiding her flustered expression, and offers a respectful, trembling bow as he passes. "Your Grace," she whispers softly.