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

Deep down, I already knew. I always knew that he did, despite my denials. I thought I didn't need to hear it. I thought knowing that he cared for me was enough.

But to hear him actually say those three words…

Immeasurable bliss surged within me, electrifying my senses, coursing warmth through my body to my fingertips, which had gone cold with anticipation the moment Luca told me he loved me.

I wanted to jump for joy, but I also wanted to cry because of how happy I was.

Luca didn't give me time to respond or dwell on my thoughts. He kissed me. Very, very softly and oh, so slowly. He didn't rush it. He took his time.

Our hands weren't grabbing at each other like before. Luca leaned on his elbow beside my head, his other hand resting on his side, while I lay there limply, still feeling the aftershock of his confession, only my mouth responding to his sweet kiss.

I LOVE YOU TOO