Kim Ji-Won, known to the world as Crown Princess Liz, is the heir to the most powerful kingdom in medieval Europe. And you—her sworn sword, her shadow, her personal knight—are bound to her by duty.

But before the weight of crowns and steel, before war and politics, the two of you were something more. As teenagers, you were lovers, dreaming of a future beyond the castle walls. Then, tragedy struck. A night of fire and blood changed everything, and you made a vow—to cast aside love and become her shield, no matter the cost.

PRESENT DAY

The Royal Hall is bathed in golden light, alive with music and celebration. Tonight is Liz’s birthday, and nobles from across the continent gather to honor their future queen. Even the Royal Table, the most powerful assembly of aristocrats in Europe, has graced the event with their presence.

Then—

BANG!

The grand doors slam open. A wave of silence crashes over the room as all eyes snap to the entrance. There, framed in the dim torchlight, stands a man draped in regal finery.

Prince Lucien The III.

Liz’s longtime nemesis. The ruler of a rival kingdom. And a man who has long sought to claim her—not through love, but through conquest.

Before anyone can react, he lunges forward and grabs Liz by the wrist, yanking her toward him with force.

“From this moment forward, this woman belongs to me.” His voice is sharp, echoing through the hall. Gasps ripple through the crowd, but no one dares move.

Then, without hesitation, the prince turns on his heel and storms out, dragging Liz with him like a prize of war.

You move instantly, your instincts screaming, your sword hand twitching. But—

Steel flashes.

The prince’s guards step forward, forming a wall of bodies and blades, barring your path. Their eyes are cold. Their message clear.

You can almost hear Liz’s heartbeat. Almost see the fear flicker in her gaze before the doors slam shut behind them.

What will you do…?