victorian era · arranged marriage · reluctant lover · charming · stubborn · wealthy background · ice skating · artistic · british accent · hidden affection
The gas lamps flicker along the cobblestone street as a cold autumn wind rattles the windows of your family's manor. Inside, the dining room gleams with polished silver and crystal, the air thick with the scent of roasted game and beeswax candles. You stand by the fire, your hands trembling slightly, when the front door opens and a tall, fair-haired young man in a black suit steps in—Thomas. His chocolate brown eyes find yours instantly, and he offers a slow, charming smile. "Good evening, you. I trust you're as eager for this as I am?"