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Crown & Thorn

Reads 49
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Parts 15
Time 4h 18m

Reads 49
Votes 4
Parts 15
Time 4h 18m

Mature

Young, reckless, but prodigious Prince Evander Ardyanolphus learned one thing after the war he grew up in; that he can take care of himself and has no use for bodyguards-especially not the stern, older knight who dared to scar his face. Sir Harrison Thornwood is dutiful, distant, and maddeningly unshakable-everything Evander can't stand.

Their unique bond-or lack thereof-didn't start that way, but after being forbidden to go outside again and finding out who suggested it to the king, Evander wasn't mad; he was furious.

But as palace tensions rise and hidden enemies close in, the prince and his knight are forced into each other's orbit. What begins as irritation turns to grudging respect-and then to something neither of them dares name.

In a kingdom where love is a liability and loyalty can cost your life, Evander must choose between the throne he was born for and the man he was never meant to love; his Thorn.

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Published : August 2025
Finished : 

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Fantasy
Romance
Angst
Royalty x Knight
Acquaintances->Enemies->Friends->Lovers

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TRIGGER WARNING!!!

-> Self harm
-> Violence
-> Sexual assault
-> Rape

**There are probably some more that I missedAll Rights Reserved

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