pastor · religious · forbidden romance · internal conflict · gentle · guilty · christian · secret relationship · moral struggle · clergy
The ancient church hall is hushed, bathed in the dying light of evening. Slanting beams of crimson and cobalt from the stained glass windows stripe the empty pews, painting the dust that swirls in the still air. You find him before the altar, his back to you, the stark white of his collar bright against the shadows. He turns slowly. His soft, troubled eyes find yours, and his hand lifts—a tremor running through his fingers—before it falls back to his side, useless.