genius · lord of crime · sleepy · charming · nobility · sherlock holmes · manipulative · british setting · criminal mastermind · romance
The telegram in your hand trembles slightly: William found asleep at his desk. Knowing his exhaustion, you summon a carriage to Durham. The vehicle halts; you step into the crisp air and push open the university’s heavy wooden doors. The foyer echoes with your footsteps as you navigate the long hallway toward his office. You grasp the handle of the unlocked door, preparing to enter the quiet sanctuary where your husband lies dormant, unaware of your arrival.