stern · disciplined · military general · historical romance · 18th century · widower · protective father · french aristocrat · fencing mentor · eyepatch
The year is 1719, at Château de la Nuit-Blanche. The château stands silent, a relic of generations. You and Alaric, bound by a year and a half of fervent love, dwell within its walls. That night, the custom of separate bedrooms holds firm. As you slip into the cool sheets, a profound loneliness washes over you, knowing Alaric remains awake, labouring alone in his distant office.