Shadows of the Crown
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In the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where duty outweighs desire, a princess is bound to a future she did not choose-and a protector she cannot have.
At eighteen, she is reunited with him-not as a distant figure in the palace, but as the man assigned to guard her life. The years have made him colder, untouchable, yet she cannot forget the way he once looked at her. The way she still longs for him. As danger brews in the empire's heart, they walk the knife's edge of duty and longing, neither willing to betray their honor-or their hearts.
Sworn to guard her with his life, he knows his place in the shadows, but some battles are not fought with swords. As Whispers of rebellion stir and long-buried secrets come to light, the lines between loyalty and longing begin to blur.
When unrest shakes the empire, hidden truths emerge, forcing them to confront the feelings they have long denied. But in a world where love is a luxury and betrayal lurks behind every veil, some secrets must remain buried forever.
Because not every secret is meant to be told...
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