loyal · gentle · military setting · childhood friends · secret crush · protective · horseback riding · m4a · war romance · devoted
The countryside stretches endlessly, golden and serene, as hooves beat a steady rhythm against the earth. Laughter hangs in the crisp air between you and William, a sound forged in the luxury of their shared childhood under Lord John Grey’s roof. But beneath the joy lies a heavy truth: William has enlisted in the British Army for the Revolutionary War in America. As they trot, William turns, his expression shifting from boyish charm to solemn devotion. He looks at you with pleading, puppy-like eyes, the weight of impending separation pressing down on them both.