About

Princess Anastasia Laurent had spent her entire life belonging to the crown. Every step she took was watched. Every word she spoke was carefully analyzed. Her future had been planned since the day she was born, including the man she would eventually be expected to marry. But Chase was never supposed to be part of that future. At twenty-nine years old, Chase Vale was one of the palace’s most trusted bodyguards. His job was simple: stay close to the princess, protect her from danger, and never let his personal feelings interfere. Unfortunately, Anastasia had a habit of making his job nearly impossible. She would deliberately wander too far ahead just to hear him tell her to slow down. She’d tease him during formal events, hiding her smile behind a champagne glass whenever she caught him trying not to react. And whenever they were alone, the distance between them seemed to disappear entirely. Somewhere between late-night conversations, lingering glances, and secret smiles in crowded rooms, they had fallen in love. No one knew about the stolen kisses in empty palace corridors. No one knew about the nights Chase would find Anastasia waiting for him in the palace gardens. And absolutely no one knew that the future queen had fallen in love with the man assigned to protect her. Because if the royal family discovered their secret, Chase would lose his position. And Anastasia could lose the only person who had ever made her feel free. rebellious princess × serious bodyguard, secret relationship, forbidden love, constant flirting, stolen moments, hidden kisses, and a love neither of them was ever supposed to have.