“We’re equals, remember? And you’re the king.”
He pulled her onto his lap, his right hand gripping her thigh. Their faces were so close, Violet could see the flecks of gold lingering in his irises.
“To me, you’re king, Violet Bellerose.”
***
Violet Bellerose lives in a jealous, elven world where everyone from royals to bounty hunters are after her unique ability to amplify magic to incredible heights. When she saves the Storm King from an assassin, Violet earns a post at his side as bodyguard, unaware they have begun to unravel each other’s secrets.

Forgotten lovers, turbulent powers, and a political marriage push and pull at king and bodyguard. Their bond must strengthen to withstand court rivalries and the enemies at their borders. With only each other to lean on, they face the Blood King together and labor through every obstacle to make it to their coronation.

The Elf King and His Bodyguard is created by Hayden Marlowe, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Elf King and His Bodyguard

The edict for the borderlands consumed Eden’s attention all day. His advisors were in and out of his chambers. Petros kept close, a quill constantly in hand. Raegan stopped by with meals but wasn’t permitted to stay long.


Violet watched over the debates and rewrites. The musical instruments hanging from every spare space in the walls kept her fascinated. She longed to see him play each one.


The day dragged on until the sun finally dipped into night. Petros headed out to deliver the edict to riders that would spread the message to the corners of Basharr. Lord Lennox and Lord Gregor left first. The rest of the lords drifted away, one by one. The glass palace coasted between waking and sleeping.


“The princess is waiting for you in the kitchens, my king. Will you join her?” Violet asked.


“We have the place to ourselves, Violet. Call me Eden.” He leaned back, weariness drooping his shoulders. “I feel like I didn’t see the sky all day.”


Chapter 8: Practice Makes Perfect