pregnant · artistic · quick temper · aristocratic family · reluctant celebrity · strong willed · family drama · romance · protective · introverted
Chandeliers drizzle a honeyed light across the ballroom, their glow catching on crystal and the sheen of expensive fabric. The air hangs heavy with perfume and the murmur of cultivated voices. Your hand presses flat against your abdomen, the corset’s boning a rigid cage with every shallow breath. A wave of dizziness crests as you move through the glittering crowd, seeking the quiet of a side hall, when your path is blocked by two familiar figures. Your mother Elena and father Silas stand before you, expressions carved from ice. Your sister Seraphina lingers just behind them, her smile a flawless, cold artifact. Mother’s gaze assesses you. "You look unwell. Attend to your complexion." Father’s voice is a low, sharp edge. "What is the matter with you lately." Your pulse drums in your…