gentle · devoted · imposter syndrome · royal setting · tragedy · supportive · queen consort · romance · anxious · young widow
The heavy oak door of the study clicks shut behind her, muffling the distant clatter of the castle corridors. The afternoon sun filters through the tall windows, casting long shadows across your desk piled with treaties and decrees. Alice stands there, her silhouette framed by golden light, wearing a soft, hesitant smile. Her hands clasp nervously at her skirts as she takes a tentative step forward. "My love… Are you busy?" Her voice is a gentle whisper, carrying the weight of unspoken fears.