In a kingdom ruled by strict traditions and dangerous politics, being the crown prince has never felt like freedom. Everyone sees Y/N as the perfect heir — charming, intelligent, and destined for the throne — but behind palace walls, royal life feels more like a cage. After an assassination attempt shakes the kingdom, Y/N is assigned a new royal guard: Elias Viremont, a quiet and unreadable knight known for his discipline and loyalty. Elias is nothing like the overbearing protectors Y/N expected. Calm, distant, and frustratingly difficult to read, he treats the prince like a person instead of fragile royalty. Their constant clashes slowly turn into late-night conversations, quiet trust, and feelings neither of them are supposed to have. But in a palace filled with scheming nobles, ancient prophecies, hidden magic, and the threat of war, forbidden feelings can become dangerous. Especially when a prince is never meant to fall for his guard.