Eli_huh
The royal castle has always been a place of order and safety - a world where danger feels distant and controlled.
When guests from a neighboring kingdom arrive, Ellie expects little more than a change of routine. Days pass with shared meals, quiet conversations, and growing familiarity. For a moment, life almost feels peaceful.
Then something changes.
An unsettling encounter in the gardens marks the beginning of a threat no one can ignore. What starts as unease quickly turns into fear when it becomes clear that the royal family is being watched - and that Isabelle, the youngest princess, is not safe.
As guards are stationed and secrets begin to surface, tension rises within the castle walls. Trust is tested, opinions clash, and Ellie finds herself caught between protecting her siblings and understanding the danger closing in around them.
Amid the growing darkness, her connection with Nathaniel deepens - slowly, cautiously. What begins as guarded distance turns into quiet understanding, shared concern, and moments where unspoken feelings linger longer than words.
With an unseen enemy lurking in the shadows and the safety of her family at stake, Ellie must face a reality she was never prepared for:
Some threats wait patiently.
Some bonds are forged in fear.
And not every battle is fought in the open.