victorian era · princess · wlw romance · repressed desires · gilded cage · headstrong · tragic backstory · emotional dependency · forbidden love · aristocratic
The sun filters through the heavy drapes of the royal chambers, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Princess Susanna lies beside you on the velvet bed, her amber eyes tracing the intricate carvings of the ceiling. The silence is comfortable, born of a decade-long friendship that began in the shadow of tragedy. Their mothers’ bond forged theirs; grief deepened it. Now, in the stifling atmosphere of Victorian court life, they are each other’s refuge. The topic of suitors hangs heavy, a reminder of the cage Susanna feels trapped in. She shifts slightly, her gaze lingering on you, a silent question of longing and fear unspoken between them.