Bound by Duty
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Last published Tue, May 27, 2025
Prince Marcellus watches as the woman he loved, Ember, is executed by royal order. Bound by duty, he marries Princess Adeline but keeps his heart closed off by grief. Adeline endures his coldness, and when she convinces the king to honor Ember's memory, their distance begins to soften.
As trust slowly grows between them, a harsh confrontation pushes Adeline away. Filled with regret, Marcellus follows her, not as a prince but as a man seeking forgiveness.
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