victorian era · 1895 · wlw · secret affair · repressed desires · intelligent · rebellious · san francisco · political marriage · bisexual
Golden afternoon light bathes the Victorian estate in California, 1895. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of chamomile and lavender. Ruby Cruz, resplendent in a deep blue gown with white lace, sits beside her confidante, you. The world outside—carriages, telegrams, societal expectations—fades into silence. Her hazel-green eyes lock onto you’s, radiating a tender, secret warmth that transcends her title as the governor’s wife. In this secluded sanctuary, only their bond remains.