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

I wore a turtleneck dress to hide the light purplish-yellow bruise around my neck. The scratches on my face had faded to pale pink lines, completely unnoticeable from afar. Just like the memories of the attack; thinking back on it does not frighten me as much anymore.

It was pretty crowded inside the great hall by the time I arrived. The entire royal guard was attending the ceremony, not just the Princess's guard. I peeked inside, quickly scanning the room, but he wasn't there.

I remained in the corridor outside, anxiously waiting.

My heart gave a little leap of joy when I saw Luca approaching. His head was still bandaged, but it was hidden by black linen wrapped around his head to make him appear more presentable for the occasion. Yet, he was as handsome as ever.

"Hi, Luca," I said tentatively, almost shyly.

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