She was born to wear a crown.He was sworn to protect it.Princess Elena has spent her entire life preparing for the day she will marry a prince chosen by her kingdom. Her heart, however, has never belonged to the throne—or to the man waiting to claim her hand.Then she meets Adrian, a palace guard whose duty is to protect her at all costs.Their worlds could not be more different. She is royalty. He is a soldier. She is destined for a political marriage, while he has nothing to offer her but his loyalty, his courage, and a love they are forbidden to share.What begins with stolen glances soon becomes a dangerous secret.But when the king announces Elena’s engagement to a powerful prince, the walls of the palace begin closing in around them. Every meeting could expose them. Every whispered confession could start a war.And when a conspiracy threatens the kingdom, Elena and Adrian are forced to choose between duty, love, and the fate of the crown.Because some love stories are forbidden for a reason.And some hearts are willing to risk a kingdom to be together.