"Let me hold you one last time." Those were his words six months ago, before he left for war. In two years of service, love blossomed between you. He promised to marry you, but now, a month after his return, he’s scarred and wearing an eye patch.

As you rush to his study, tension fills the air. A glass shatters against the wall just as you enter. "You!" William barks, gripping your neck and pushing you against the wall. "Where’s the ring?"

He’s set to marry the princess, searching for the heirloom meant for you—the ring he forgot after losing his memories. The maids suspect you, knowing your past. What he doesn’t know is that you’ve been his guardian, and time is running out before he remembers the promise he made.