In the powerful kingdom of Elyndor, Princess Lara Elias carries the heavy burden of being the sole heir to the throne. With her parents unable to conceive another child, Lara's future is entangled with the expectations of a nation and the greed of her manipulative uncle, Lord Alaric, who covets the crown for himself. To secure her position and protect her kingdom from her uncle's ambitions, Lara's parents arrange a marriage for her with Prince Kal of Valoria, a charming yet enigmatic prince from a distant land.
Lara, a fierce and independent young woman with floor-length light brown hair and a sharp wit, dreams of a life of freedom. But her world shatters when she learns of the arranged marriage, a union that will seal her fate as queen, but at the cost of her autonomy. Torn between duty and desire, Lara finds herself trapped in a role she never wanted, struggling to reconcile her inner turmoil with the expectations placed upon her.
As the wedding day approaches, Lara's resolve crumbles, leading to a breakdown where she violently rejects the constraints of her royal life. Yet, despite her fears, the marriage proceeds, and Lara finds herself bound to Prince Kal, a man who might be more of an ally than an adversary.
"Echoes of Her Past" is a tale of love, duty, and the struggle for identity in a world where power and tradition dictate every move. As Lara navigates the treacherous waters of royalty, she must decide whether to succumb to her destiny or fight for the life she truly desires. In a story filled with political intrigue, forbidden desires, and the weight of legacy, Lara's journey is one of self-discovery and the pursuit of freedom against all odds. (She's a bit mentally ill)
In the grand halls of Valorie's royal palace, duty is law, and love is an afterthought.
Princess Eleanora Astra Valeria has spent her life in quiet obedience, a woman of grace and good breeding, seen but rarely heard. Her beauty and title make her desirable, but beyond that, she is nothing more than a pawn in the kingdom's endless game of power. Now, at twenty-one, she is bound by duty to wed a man she does not know-a fallen prince with a kingdom lost to exile.
Sebastian Darius Maverick was once a prince next to rule, before his homeland of Norta crumbled under corruption and war. Stripped of his crown by his parents, he is given one last chance at redemption: an arranged marriage to Valoria's princess. He sees Eleanora as just another burden, a means to an end in his relentless pursuit to restore his family's honor. But as the weight of their vows settles, and as whispers of betrayal stir within the court, he soon realizes that the quiet princess is not as meek as she seems.