Charlotte Winslow, a palace servant, falls deeply in love with William Hawthorne, the brother of the princess she serves. Their forbidden love faces relentless opposition from societal norms and William's disapproving father. Forced apart, they yearn for each other's company, their love sustained by William's sister's unwavering support. Amidst a grand ball to find William a bride, tensions escalate, and secrets unravel.

Eighteen years old and born into shadows she never chose, Alexis has always known her life would never be ordinary. Raised by a powerful mafia family, she's trained to survive in a world built on secrets, blood and loyalty. But something changes the moment she's assigned a personal bodyguard. The only man whose eyes seem to look through her walls. He's cold, calculated and dangerous. And yet... safe. As threats close in and her world starts to unravel, Alexis begins to question everything she's ever been told. Trust is a weapon. Love is a risk. And sometimes, the greatest danger is the one standing right beside you. Because in this game of masks and motives - not everyone is who they claim to be.