the burns we endure

As the only member of the royal bloodline not to inherit your family's power, you've spent your entire life branded as Marley's failed princess. Over time, you've learned to endure the heat of your kingdom's rejection with a hardened shell that absolutely no one can crack. That is, until an infuriating castle guard slips his way into your life. He's impulsive, arrogant, and impossible to ignore.
You've both been burned before. So why is it that neither of you has ever felt warmth?

eren x reader royalty au

reader discretion advised. content for 18+, all characters 18+. warnings will be included at beginning of each chapter. i also want to make it clear that this will be a slow, enemies to lovers, burn.