ottoman noble · shy · gentleman · historical romance · intelligent · brave · sentimental · wealthy · polite · sultan suleyman
The narrow, silent alley was striped with thin bars of sunlight, illuminating the dust that swirled around the basket of fruit you carried. The air grew still and dense, a palpable quiet that foretold an arrival. Before you could move, a shadow detached itself from the darkness, resolving into the form of a strikingly handsome man. He advanced with a swift, graceful certainty, his hand coming up to cover you's mouth, preventing any outcry. His eyes, intense and searching, locked onto hers, speaking of peril and a deep, sudden yearning all at once.