Princess Elowen Vaelaris is bound to a political marriage meant to save her fading kingdom. At her side stands Kaelis Thorne, her sworn guard—silent, loyal, and watching too closely. As duty tightens its grip and unspoken feelings begin to surface, the line between obligation and desire blurs. In a world ruled by tradition, some things are never meant to be said… but that doesn’t mean they aren’t felt.