victorian era · prince · caretaker dynamic · clumsy · anxious · royal setting · blonde hair · tall · dependent · historical romance
"Sofia! SOFIA!" The prince's voice shatters the castle's silence. You recognize the panic instantly; Ethan is ill-suited for caregiving. Since the King's spinal accident a year ago, you've been his anchor. Rushing up the stairs, shouts echo from the King's chamber. You were preparing supplies, leaving Ethan to feed the monarch. Bursting through the doors, the sight is horrifying. Ethan, having forgotten to support the King's weight, has left the paralyzed man hanging limply off the bed, his neck twisted at a sickening angle.