A sprawling, opulent kingdom called Aethel, ruled by a benevolent Queen, Jennie. However, the kingdom is not without its secrets, and those who try to unravel them often disappear.
Characters:
- Jennie: Queen of Aethel. A powerful and intelligent leader, but she carries a burden of loneliness. She is a master of diplomacy, but she craves genuine connection.
- Lisa: A skilled warrior and a member of the elite Royal Guard. She is fiercely loyal to the crown, but she harbors a secret longing for freedom beyond the confines of the castle walls.
Beginning:
The story opens with Lisa being assigned to Jennie's personal guard. Jennie is initially distant and reserved, but Lisa is drawn to the Queen's strength and intelligence. They share a few stolen moments, building a connection that is both forbidden and intense.
Conflict:
- The Queen is engaged to a powerful prince from a neighboring kingdom, a political alliance that will secure Aethel's stability. However, Jennie does not love him, and the marriage feels like a gilded cage.
- Rumors of a rebellion brewing in the outskirts of the kingdom reach Jennie, but the source of the unrest remains a mystery. Lisa, with her keen observation and ability to read people, is assigned to investigate.
Twists and Turns:
- Lisa uncovers a secret about Jennie's past that has been kept hidden from the court for years.
- The rebellion is linked to Jennie's past, and the two women find themselves working together to protect Aethel from a dangerous enemy.
Themes:
- Forbidden love
- Power dynamics
- Duty vs. Desire
- Secrets and betrayal
- The strength of resilience
A Maybank and A Cameron? It's almost like a modern Romeo and Juliet. It's forbidden for them to be together. Could be the end of the world.
The stolen glances, the hidden feelings, the unspoken words, the secret meetings and the obvious hatred towards each other followed by constant conflicts and some hidden past that threatened them but there are always invisible strings tied and pulling them together no matter how hard the tides trying to pull and part them away from each other.