It was another day, just like any other. Peter felt off somehow. No. He knew exactly how. The exact vice did not matter. He had hit quite a few hard in recent weeks. Anything to numb the senses would have to do. By all accounts, he was an ingrate. Some people had to bow and scrape, selling ...

Peter had not expected a letter from a Duke, but it was not unheard of. Because of his relation to his brother, Peter was often sought after for precisely the reason Archibald had. Women had better chances in the marriage market if they had a talent to sing, play, or both. And sometimes, he was to ...

“Perfect. Shall I take your coat? I regret that my butler has already retired for the evening. I swear I should get a butler for the studio specifically so it does not affect his work at home.”

The studio was blisteringly warm compared to the bite of winter outside. There was no snow, which was a ...

“YES! Yes, that would work.”

Peter had not called out like that a single moment over their drinks , but the music made him lose that final shred of inhibition. He did not care if his excitement made him sound like a boy excited over a pretty stone or some other stunning childhood discovery. Rafa ...

For some, music was a passing thing that existed in the church, drinking songs, sea shanties, and whatever entertainment snuck into the market. Peter liked to imagine music would become such a deep part of people’s lives that they would have it at their fingertips whenever they wanted. To plan for ...

Peter was no stranger to new pupils; they were an absolute requirement as composition did not produce constant income. Did Peter require a constant stream of income? No. His family would fund his lifestyle. Peter preferred to fund some of his less-approved antics, and thus, he had to earn money his ...

Peter’s breath was shallow, but he could have continued longer. His new toy looked like he could use a breather, making Peter smirk. Rafa was cute when he was a mess. Peter hoped to revisit the look on the man’s face, if only for the joy of getting there. He could appreciate a man who knew how to ...