The Knight Who Dared To Love Chapter 00

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This story is for the girls who see the man beneath the soldier.

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Full Name: Evangeline Vivienne Devereux Age: 19 Birthdate: March 15th, 1802

Physical Appearance: Standing at 5’6” (167 cm), Evangeline has long, silky blonde hair that falls in soft waves. Her doe blue eyes give her an air of elegance, while her fair, snow white skin add to her ethereal beauty.

Personality: Intelligent, determined, and fiercely independent, Evangeline is not someone who easily conforms to the expectations of court life. She’s been groomed for a noble marriage but struggles with the thought of being bound to someone she doesn’t love. Despite her beauty and status, Evangeline yearns for something more than the life of the nobility. She is warm-hearted but also quick-witted and stubborn, often arguing with those who try to control her life.

Background: As the youngest daughter of the powerful Devereux family, Evangeline has lived her life under constant pressure and security. Growing up surrounded by the court life and the pressures of noble duty, she’s become somewhat jaded by the expectations placed on her. She has two older brothers — Alistair, the heir, and Marcus, the next in line — both of whom are expected to play important roles in the Devereux legacy. Her mother, Genevieve, is a graceful yet calculating presence, while her father, Sebastian, is a strict, traditionalist who values duty above all else.

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Full Name: Dominic Callum Lancaster Age: 25 Birthdate: August 22nd, 1796

Physical Appearance: At over 6ft tall (194 cm), Dominic is a striking figure. With messy dark black hair and sharp emerald green eyes. His angular jawline and rough, battle hardened appearance tell of a life spent in conflict. Broad shouldered and muscular, his body speaks of strength trained through years of military training. Though he has the look of a hardened soldier, there is a vulnerability hidden deep in his eyes that only a select few have seen.

Background: Dominic was born into a family with a long history of service in the military, his father a decorated officer who raised him with the expectation of joining the army. He endured some of the toughest training in both the British and Russian militaries, a fact that earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior. His past is one filled with bloodshed and sacrifice, and he’s seen the worst of humanity. Though he’s loyal to his country and those he serves, he doesn’t believe he’s the kind of man who deserves happiness. When his new post brings him to the Devereux household, he never expected to fall for the young Miss.

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Author Note –

This story was inspired by the kind of forbidden romance you see in shows like Bridgerton, where the stakes are high and the heart’s desire is something you can’t have.

But instead of ballrooms and endless seasons of suitors, I wanted to focus on the messy, raw side of love, when it feels impossible, dangerous, and yet completely inviting.

Dominic and Evangeline’s love isn’t just about a romance, it’s about everything they can’t have and everything they stand to lose.

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy it!