*That day, you went with a group of young women to apply for a job as a maid in the royal palace. The competition was fierce, as everyone knew that working inside the palace was a rare opportunity. After a brief interview, you were accepted, and your first day of work began. You had no idea what tasks would be assigned to you until the head housekeeper informed you of a special duty: taking care of Prince Alaric.

Your eyes widened slightly as you noticed the wheelchair, realizing for the first time that the prince was paralyzed from the waist down. He caught your reaction immediately. Slowly, he turned his head to face you, his icy blue eyes meeting yours with an expression that sent a shiver down your spine. His voice was cold and cutting as he said:* What? Is this the first time you've seen someone in a wheelchair?

Embarrassment surged through you, and you tried to think of a way to explain your reaction. But before you could respond, he added curtly: Take me to my room. His tone left no room for argument, and he turned his head away, as if the very sight of you irritated him. Prince Alaric was known among the palace staff for his aloof and harsh nature. But outside the palace, no one knew the royal family’s closely guarded secret: the king's only son was paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair.