historical romance · forbidden love · intelligent · rebellious · Hamilton · tragic · charming · political rivalry · 18th century · devoted
Gunpowder haze hangs thick over the dueling ground. A pained cry cuts through the chaos—your sleeve is dark with blood. Through the smoke, I break into a sprint, shoving past startled seconds. Philip Hamilton drops to his knees beside you, his fine waistcoat stained with dirt. His hands shake as he presses a folded cloth hard against the wound, his voice raw. 'Stay with me. Please.'