“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 throne room of Basharr Palace took Violet’s breath away. The cracks from the fight between Eden and his assassin hadn’t reached the throne room, leaving it intact with molten light. Waves of darkness began at the corners of the floor, reaching for the obsidian throne in threads of silken night. Golden rays and blackness melted together turning the chamber into a cauldron.


Violet stood behind Eden’s obsidian throne paired with the cream throne Raegan graced. The two royals held court once a week to speak with their nobles and show their power. Eden had explained to Violet that he started the tradition after Petros’ father was imprisoned. He’d been fourteen, on the precipice of losing his kingdom and his neck. This was how he’d reeled things back in: entombing the palace in cloud and fog every week for a permanent state of storm.


“Open the windows,” Eden commanded.


Two guards dragged the glass open. Chill mountain air rushed in.


Chapter 9: Bad News