In a kingdom bound by duty and shadowed by tradition, King Haruto sits upon a throne too heavy for his heart. His only solace lies in the memory of Duke Katsuro, the warrior who once swore to protect him until the stars fell from the sky. When the Duke returns from a distant campaign, the bond between them rekindles - a flame too bright to remain hidden. But in a court ruled by power, desire is the most dangerous secret of all. Whispers spread, alliances fracture, and the empire itself trembles on the edge of ruin. As rebellion brews and loyalty is tested, Haruto must choose between the life he was born to rule and the love that makes him feel alive. From moonlit gardens to bloodstained battlefields, their hearts wage a war no crown can command. And when the tides of history rise, the King and his Duke will defy them - not as ruler and subject, but as two souls who refused to bow to anything but love. A sweeping tale of forbidden devotion, loyalty, and freedom - where love becomes the bravest rebellion of all. - Their hearts were the only kingdom they ever needed. --- A quick warning that this book is indeed a boy's love or man-love-man story to those who find alarm in realising so once halfway through reading the book. If this is uncomfortable in any way, please do not read this book. Please let me know if any part of the story is too boring or too vague to be understood, I am willing to take feedback in order to improve. Thank you! :3
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