Walter, a loyal castle guard, has always hidden a dangerous truth, his heart belongs to the one woman he can never have: Princess Bella.Bound by duty, Walter buries his feelings, while Clara, a kind palace maid, quietly loves him in return. But when fate draws Walter and Bella together, their guarded hearts ignite in a love that defies every law of the crown.Bella, trapped in a life of duty and a marriage arranged since childhood, finds her only freedom in Walter’s eyes. Yet, their stolen moments of tenderness are threatened when secrets spread through palace halls, and whispers reach the Queen herself.When Bella disappears on the eve of her betrothal, suspicion falls on Walter. To prove his innocence and protect the woman he loves, Walter must face betrayal, deadly schemes, and the wrath of princes who would kill him to keep Bella bound to the throne.Can a forbidden love survive against kingdoms, betrayals, and blood? Or will destiny tear them apart forever?