The Queen's Guard

Prologue

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Far from where their story would unfold, Carina and Andrew were born into the embrace of royal privilege. Their childhood was one of opulence and splendor, spent within the walls of their ancestral palace, sheltered from the trials and tribulations of the world beyond.

But fate, with its inexorable hand, had other plans for the royal siblings. As illness tightened its grip on an ancestral realm, claiming the life of a distant royal relative and plunging the realm into turmoil, a decision was made to send young Andrew to assume the mantle of kingship at an early age, accompanied by his mother to guide him.

Left behind in their own kingdom, Carina watched with a heavy heart as her father, the once-mighty king, succumbed to the ravages of insanity and despair. His descent into madness was swift and merciless, his once-noble demeanor twisted by the weight of his sorrow.

As whispers of rebellion echoed through the halls of the palace, Carina stood by her father's side, but when a coup swept through the kingdom, plunging it into chaos, Carina's world was shattered.

Forced to flee, Carina sought refuge in her brother's kingdom, a world away from the turmoil that had consumed their homeland. Though she adjusted to her new life with remarkable resilience, a small accent betrayed the depth of her displacement, a constant reminder of the trials she had endured.

Tragedy struck once more when their mother passed not long after Carina's arrival, leaving the siblings with only each other and their loyal staff to navigate the treacherous waters of courtly politics and intrigue.

Meanwhile, instability brewed in the neighboring kingdoms, fueled by greed and ambition. Their own kingdom, rich with abundant resources and materials, became a target for those who sought to expand their influence and power.

Andrew, a hero in his own right, fought tirelessly to maintain the peace, but when it was revealed that he was essentially the last heir to the throne, their enemies saw an opportunity too enticing to resist. With their forces amassed on the borders, they launched an invasion, determined to seize control of the kingdom by force.

Refusing to cower in the face of adversity, Andrew led his army into battle, his courage and valor inspiring all who followed him. But victory came at a steep price, as Andrew fell in combat defending his kingdom, his life given in service to his people.

Yet, their sacrifice was not in vain. Through sheer determination and unwavering resolve, they repelled the invaders, preserving the kingdom as a unified whole. And in a surprising turn of events, the people looked to Carina, the last living heir of the royal line, to ascend to the throne and lead them into a new era.

With the king's guards fallen in battle, leaving the kingdom vulnerable, a new task fell upon the queen's shoulders—to ensure her protection as the last living heir to the realm.