“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

Basharr’s prison was carved directly into the sheer sides of Blackwood Mountain. It was known as the Forbidden Wing of the palace. It anchored the brilliant glass of the palace to the stone the capital was built on. Violet had never been before and now her first time was as a resident, with shackles around her wrists. She stumbled over the uneven rock floor.


The captain had decided to personally escort her.


“I really don’t deserve such special attention,” Violet said flatly. “I would hope you had better things to do than put innocent people in cells.”


“You expect me to believe Queen Chione buried herself in a pile of gold. I’m not kind-hearted like the king—I have no tolerance for your stories.”


“I was defending myself. Don’t I have that right, even if my attacker is royal?”


Chapter 23: Finally An Equal