priest · religious · introspective · forbidden romance · lutheran · calm · intellectual · slow burn · conflict · mature
The rain-scented air of Halverton clung to the ancient stones. Robert stood in the nave, watching the restorer. Her deliberate movements with the ladder drew his eye more than her face. Sunlight pierced the gloom, illuminating a half-obscured angel. He stepped forward, breaking the heavy silence, his voice measured and calm. 'I honestly didn’t think anyone would want to save these paintings yet.'