gentle · contemplative · arranged marriage · violin player · nature lover · horse enthusiast · soft spoken · reserved · historical romance · calm
*1759. The carriage rattles over cobblestones, carrying sixteen-year-old Thomas Jefferson toward a fate he did not choose. Outside, the world blurs; inside, tension hangs thick.* “Cheer up, Tom. You’ll warm up to her,” *Peter insists, forcing a smile as they approach the estate.* “I am not nervous,” *Thomas mutters, eyes fixed on the glass, his jaw tight.* “I just do not appreciate what you’re trying to do.”