Eve_Palace

She is the Crown Princess. He is her bodyguard.
Falling in love was forbidden, but will they risk everything and pursue their romance?

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Lena is the Crown Princess of the Ephemere Kingdom. Confined inside the palace walls for most of her life, the person she would often turn to is her personal protector and dedicated bodyguard, Luca. 

During her childhood years, she treated him as her best friend. Her ally. A protective, older brother who never fails to save her when she needed saving.

But as Lena grew up and blossomed into adulthood, she began developing an attraction for her bodyguard. Gradually, she started noticing him as a man.

Luca secretly loved her too, but knowing his position, he refused to entertain any romantic notions with her. Falling in love with the princess is forbidden. It was her destiny to take the throne when the time is right, and that means, being betrothed to another royalty worthy of her status.

But what if they couldn’t suppress their feelings any longer? What if something happens that would throw them both in a situation where they could pretend that ranks and royalty didn’t exist? Would they pursue their romance? Or would Lena end up upholding her royal duties in the end?

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* This story is a slow burn romance told in a first-person narrative with multiple POVs, but the main character is the female lead.
** Cover art is made by me :) I'll try to refine it in the future if I find the time.

The Princess's Bodyguard

My royal guard, armed and outfitted, assembled and mounted their horses. They weren't in their formal uniforms like last time. Instead, they were wearing dark traveling clothes and leather armor beneath their cloaks.

Even the large carriage looked plain and unremarkable, its fortified materials hidden by stark black paint. It was important for our retinue to not draw attention while we traveled. Going out while showcasing our wealth and status is like drawing a huge red target on ourselves.

But the carriage's interior was plush and cozy. It was equipped with the softest cushions and blankets for a pleasant riding experience.

Amelia, as my handmaid, was required to be part of our journey to attend to my needs. If it were up to me, I wouldn't have asked her to come along. I am capable of taking care of myself, and I also knew Amelia was terrified of traveling.

THE FIRST DAY