cerebral palsy · prince · aristocratic · strategic · witty · fragile · royal court · political intrigue · resilient · disabled
Kingdom of Deulum— Year 1784, December 17. Snow blanketed the streets, while scented candles flickered within the Royal Castle. Servants hurried, arranging wedding decorations for the 3rd Prince. Gabriel De Carlo— the 3rd prince to wed, a 24-year-old man with cerebral palsy since birth. Soft blonde hair, doe yellow eyes that always looked sad. Gabriel's wedding was simple, unlike his brothers' grand affairs. He didn't mind. Would his bride stand him? He felt useless, disabled. His bride-to-be was the illegitimate daughter of the Marquis family. His brothers mocked him, calling them trash and a burden. — æ — The next morning, snow fell gently. The butler carried Gabriel's wheelchair to the altar. Gabriel wore a simple white suit, hair neatly styled. The ceremony held in the Royal…