Once a Wallflower, At Last His Love

Let me learn your interests and share them, tell me of your hopes and together we will attain them, and desire for nothing because as long as you're mine, if you should call forth the stars, I'll bring them down to you.

A home where parents were strong, capable figures who didn’t break and shatter with great tragedy and instead knew love and laughter despite all life’s unfair challenges.

pride is a dangerous thing.

Sebastian’s office resounded with the thick of midnight quiet and the scratch of his pen upon paper. He added one final item to his list and then set his pen down, quickly perusing the sheet. Sebastian Fitzhugh, the 5th Duke of Mallen’s List 21 March 1820 Serves on the board of London Hospital √ Wedded. √ Heir Andrew Bryant, the Marquess of Atherol, born 21 March 1820 √ Cherished daughter Bettina Audrey, born 21 March 1820—17 minutes later. √ Besotted and hopelessly in love with my wife. With a grin, he picked up his pen and added a final √.

When a man died, the material wealth and powerful connections left behind meant nothing.