After Saving the Princess, She Became My Dangerous Lover

Six years after Princess Seraphelle Veyne was presumed dead, her return to the kingdom is met with an assassination attempt that threatens to plunge the realm into chaos. Fleeing across a burning city, she encounters Aurelian Veyr, a former royal soldier haunted by the betrayal that destroyed his company.When Aurelian saves Seraphelle from certain death, an ancient magical law binds their lives together. The bond gives them access to each other's emotions—and makes them targets for the powerful councilor Morcant Asterion, whose conspiracy reaches deep into the royal family.Carrying the king's final decree, Seraphelle discovers that her mother's betrayal may be connected to years of famine, executions, disappearances, and political corruption. With the kingdom being manipulated into believing that both she and Aurelian are dead, the unlikely pair must flee toward the border city of Elaris, where a loyal regiment may be their only hope of reclaiming the crown.Pursued by assassins, dark magic, and enemies who know how to exploit their supernatural bond, Seraphelle and Aurelian are forced to confront not only the secrets buried beneath the kingdom, but also the growing attraction between them.To restore the crown, they must survive a poisoned princess, an ancient oath, a ruthless political conspiracy, and a kingdom already preparing for war.The crown has chosen its champion. The princess has chosen her weapon. Now they must decide whether their bond will save the kingdom—or destroy them both.