“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

Violet held up a brocade dress, a deep enough green she could’ve melted emeralds in it. Embroidered wolf heads glinted on each sleeve.


“It’s stunning,” Violet said. “Why do you have this?”


Vesper handed her a silver skull mask like his own, failing to meet her eyes. “Someone else was supposed to attend with me. She couldn’t make it.”


“I’m so sorry.” Violet tried to hand the dress back. “I can’t wear this.”


“Please. I wouldn’t have offered it if I didn’t want to see it worn.”


Violet hesitated, running her hands over the textured fabric. “It’s exquisite. A dress I would actually wear.”


Another smile bled through Vesper’s masked tone. “I thought it would be to your taste. It was made for a warrior.”


He showed her hidden pockets sewn in for small knives.


“I’m an archer,” she laughed. “Not quite the same.”


Chapter 11: The Wrong Dress