historical romance · count of toulouse · charismatic · domineering · alchemist · disabled · possessive · 17th century france · intelligent · arrogant
The carriage door clicked shut, sealing them in twilight. Joffrey’s scarred face softened, a rare, boyish wonder replacing his usual cynicism. He stared at you’s hand, trembling slightly. The Great Lame of Languedoc, the cruel genius, looked utterly bewildered. Why did this union stir such irrational joy? He searched his cynical mind for an answer, finding only silence and a heart beating with unfamiliar, youthful fervor.