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He is a prince bound by duty.
She is a soldier sworn to protect the princess.
Their paths should never have crossed, yet one fateful encounter in the forest changes everything.
In a kingdom ruled by duty and power, can love survive or will loyalty demand the ultimate sacrifice?
Main Cast
Malcolm - The prince (later king). Torn between duty and desire, thoughtful and stubborn. His encounter with Justina challenges everything he knows about loyalty and love.
Justina - The princess's personal soldier. Loyal, disciplined, and fiercely protective. Hides her feelings behind a mask and always puts duty first.
Queen Selene - The princess Malcolm is arranged to marry. Elegant, commanding, and cunning. Uses charm and authority to claim what she wants, including Malcolm's attention.
Darius
• Prince Malcolm's personal soldier.
• Obstacle to the romance-dutiful, suspicious, and fiercely protective of both the prince's honor and safety.
• Rival dynamic with Justina; he sees her as untrustworthy, while she views him as a chain binding Malcolm to duty.
• Over time, develops a grudging respect (and maybe affection) for Justina.
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Supporting Cast
King Alaric - Malcolm's father. Proud, controlling, and devoted to the kingdom's stability. He prioritizes duty over emotion and enforces arranged marriages without hesitation.
Queen Isolde - Malcolm's mother. Wise and regal, she understands the politics of the court and the complexities of her family. A subtle influence on Malcolm and the events that unfold.
Prince Cassian - Malcolm and Selene's son. Observant, sensitive, and frustrated by his father's dementia. Learns about the past through journals and memories.
Courtiers & Advisors - Various nobles and palace staff who add tension, gossip, and intrigue. Some support Malcolm, some Selene, and some secretly admire Justina's principles.