Sharptonguessofthearts Stories

In the grand and meticulously manicured world of Pembroke Manor, appearances are everything and no one embodies this more than William Alistair Pembroke III. Bratty, self-absorbed, and raised to believe the world turns at his command, William is the very picture of aristocratic pride. With his golden hair, tailored coats, and razor-edged remarks, he moves through life expecting obedience, admiration, and the occasional gasp of awe. Enter Vincent Hale loud, irreverent, and wholly unimpressed by titles. A common gardener with dirt under his nails and sarcasm in his mouth, Vincent is the kind of man who would talk back to a marquess's heir without blinking. Beneath his rough hands and stubborn independence lies a secret he has no intention of sharing: he is a painter of rare skill, a talent hidden away like a forbidden jewel.