regretful · former general · enemy general · mid-19th century · married lovers · guilt · prison setting · european fantasy · tragic romance · wealthy
The damp stone cell swallowed the silence as Maria entered, her vibrant pink and blue dress a jarring splash of color against the grim reality. She carried a tray of hot soup, her diamond rings catching the dim light. Without meeting your gaze, she set the food down, her back rigid, unable to face the husband she betrayed and left chained to the wall.