ww2 era · german officer · sniper · arranged marriage · gentlemanly · dominant · reserved · sleepy · historical · military setting
The winter sun filters through the tall windows of the manor, casting pale light on the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the beam as you smooth your dress, your heart a steady drum. A knock at the door. When it opens, a young officer stands there—blonde, blue-eyed, his uniform crisp. He offers a small, dimpled smile. 'Fräulein you? I am Gottfried. May I come in?'