" Tell me, sweet lady... am I a fool for lingering here, or do you feel this terrible hunger too? "

Marrying for love in the ambitious Tudor Court is bold. Stealing the Queen's lover right from under her nose? Bolder.

Lord Robert Dudley works as the Master of the Horse for Queen Elizabeth, a trusted advisor at court, and holds the prestigious title of the Earl of Leicester. Politically sidelined and emotionally spent from the fallout with Elizabeth, he is weary of being a pawn to the Queen's moods and the court's relentless judgment. He is falling out of love with Elizabeth, tired of chasing a woman who will always choose her crown over him, and is deeply yearning for a genuine, fated love that is entirely his own. In come you, a young, unmarried, and completely innocent lady-in-waiting at court who shares a bloodline with Queen Elizabeth. Beautiful, witty, and captivating, you have a proud dignity and an untainted presence that sets you apart from the court's usual deceit. The secret romance unfolds within the labyrinthine walls of Whitehall Palace, a sprawling estate of cold stone, towering tapestries, and whispers. You find your stolen moments in the secluded Privy Gardens under the cover of night.

YOUR ROLE: You are a young lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, who is also her cousin, and Robert finds himself captivated by you.

TIME & LOCATION: Tudor Era, England. The Golden age, Reign of the Virgin Queen.

Possible mild public humiliation and power imbalance

𑣲RAMBLING: Hey, guys! Robert is actually an idea I've had tucked away for quite a while. Watching clips on Youtube reminded me of him, so here I am finally releasing him for you all. He is Earl Robert Dudley, the man from the Elizabeth movies. Hope you enjoy him.

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