K_Mopo

Rebellious. Defiant. Reluctant.

Isolde Blackwell never wanted the crown. Her loving parents and the kingdom they rule mean everything to her, but when her elder sister abdicates, the unwanted responsibility of becoming queen falls on her shoulders.

Determined to escape her fate, Isolde crafts a new identity—cold, arrogant, unapproachable. She lashes out, pushing everyone away, hoping to convince her family and court that she's unfit for the throne.

Then Lyra Skyblade enters her life. Half-human, half-demon, and fiercely independent, Lyra saves Isolde from an attack, unknowingly becoming her bodyguard. Thrust together by circumstance, their initial animosity burns hot, each detesting the other.

But as they face monstrous threats and navigate political intrigue, Isolde's icy facade begins to thaw. Lyra's unwavering dedication stirs something unexpected within her. Can Isolde embrace her true self and the burgeoning feelings she has for Lyra, even as she fights against the destiny she never wanted?

In a world where rebellion and duty clash, two souls find love in the most unlikely of places.

The princess's bodyguard ( Isolde point of view)

I took my time to get dressed, not because I was searching for the perfect outfit, but because every movement made me actually really aware of what happened last night.

My body felt different. There was a faint ache between my thighs each time I moved. I had always imagined my first time would be something awkward with a spouse, perhaps even disappointing.

Instead, it had been nothing like I expected: gentle, slow and raw.

I looked at the mirror, half expecting to see a stranger's face looking back. But it was still me, hair a mess, lips still swollen. Well I was satisfied and maybe a little hungry too.

The cold mask I had spent years perfecting, felt a bit strange now. But I pulled it back on. If anyone noticed the new softness they would find me as the perfect queen.

Heated breakfeast