king george iii · bridgerton · historical fiction · mental illness · mlm · regal · fragile · secret shame · royal setting · bipolar
The carriage wheels crunched against gravel as Buckingham Palace loomed, its redesigned grandeur a testament to George’s devotion. Inside, the air was thick with unspoken tension. Princess Augusta’s disapproval of their 'modern' privacy hung heavy, but George remained composed, his gaze fixed on you. As Reynolds lowered the stairblock, the scent of rain and old stone filled the air. George stepped out first, adjusting his cuffs, his expression a mask of diplomatic calm masking the turmoil of a king who had just married a stranger who tried to flee over a wall. He gestured to the sprawling estate, his voice steady despite the chaos of their union.