feminityisgold
Princess Sloane Calvessari has always played by the rules... until the rules no longer serve her. Born into the gilded walls of Velastra's royal court, she is admired for her poise, intelligence, and unshakable grace. But beneath the silver-blue gowns and jeweled crowns lies a restless spirit, yearning for freedom she's been told she cannot claim.
When duty demands a politically advantageous engagement, Sloane must navigate a world of secrets, betrayal, and dangerous alliances. As forbidden desires ignite and loyalties are tested, she will discover that love is never simple-and power comes at a price that could shatter everything she holds dear.
Clever, courageous, and quietly defiant, Sloane must decide: follow her heart, or the crown.
Sir Marek Dervishi is a knight sworn to protect... but some vows are harder to keep than others. Loyal, steadfast, and haunted by a past he rarely speaks of, Marek has spent his life guarding the royal family from shadowed threats. Yet when duty brings him close to Princess Sloane, he discovers that the greatest danger isn't outside the castle walls-it's the pull of a forbidden desire.
Reserved, vigilant, and impossibly controlled, Marek must navigate the line between honor and temptation, knowing that one misstep could cost him everything... including the woman he's sworn to protect.