Feral desire

e and protect the royal family, especially the princess, filled him with a sense of purpose. Who knows,

d. Cyrus, a seasoned guard, greeted him warmly. "Hey, man," he said, noddi

Cyrus asked, polishing hi

lace grounds. The grandeur of the architecture to

." He pointed to the armory, where rows of gleaming swords hung on the walls. Kael walke

o long, not too short, with a perfect balance of weight and agility. "

d with a hint of admiration. "Considering your...

e grounds, the king summoned all the gu

med, his piercing ga

el replied, bowing

st recruit. From this day forward, he will stand among you as an equal, de

uards. Though only a handful were present, Kael knew that the pal

nt the guards back to their posts, and they dis

th a mixture of vigilance and anticipation. The fine weather hinted at the possibility of

ommanding attention. She wore a stunning red robe adorned with intricate em

she slowed her pace, her gaze lingering on Kael as she sized him up from head to toe. A hint of curiosity

le as he caught her gaze, his smirk hin

rained himself, exercising a self-control that was both rare and difficult for one with his abilities. Instea

d he felt a sense of triumph, knowing that he had undoubtedly

, her chin held high in defiance. "Good day, my lady," Kael said, his

ell me, so I can perhaps...grant you permission to leave freely before you're caught. But if I discove

hiver run down her spine as his eyes seemed to bore into her very soul. T

ays wanted to work here, and I'm seeking a position. I have nothing to hide." His eyes never lef

houlders and imposing frame making her feel almost delicate in comparison. Yet, s

cover your secrets, mark my words. You can't deceive anyone here" Her eyes flashed with determination, and with

nkling at the corners as he smiled to himself. "This princess is going to be a handful." He shook his head, intrigued by the

the palace, Kael retreated to the guards' chamber. He ate a simple bu

, her raven tresses, and her full lips had left an indelible mark on his mind. He couldn't

rincess Farah his. He would charm her, seduce her, and ultimately, claim her as his o

s burning with determination. He would not rest until he had won the princess's he

uard, Kael. What was his story? Why did his presence leave her breathless and flustered? She

m her. Wilfred, with his chiseled features, raven-black hair, and piercing blue eyes

to, having grown up with Wilfred and shared a deep affection for hi

, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Farah, have you heard about t

ame, was a beauty in her own right. Though not as tall as Far

shake off the lingering thoughts of Kael. "Yes, I've met one of them

dness, Farah, he's absolutely breathtaking! When I looked into his eyes,

way from him, Zoya. We don't have time for childish infatuations. You ne

o do? I'll do as I please, and I'm sure this guard will be drawn to me, unlike you. My beauty i

er sister. Farah's smile masked the burning anger within, but her words were laced with a subt

oice crisp. "Please, help me prepare

to take the bait. Instead, she watched calmly as her sister floun

yed Zoya's venomous words in her mind. But she didn't let them take root. W

er long hair and securing it in a loose braid. Farah slipped into a silk

d her eyes, her breathing slowing as she f

peace. She knew her worth, and she wouldn't let her sister's in

guard chamber, where Cyrus was already seated, polishing h

eside him. "But I'm getting familiar wi

ll you see the entire ki

e corridors, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. As he turned a corner, he caught

reful to remain unseen. She led him to a serene stream,

here, alone and unatten

arrassment. He shouldn't be spying on the princess.

yes scanning the surroundings as if sensing she was being watched.

er guard down and continued with her bath. Kael, not wantin

couldn't believe he had stumbled upon the princess bathing in the stream. The image

s thoughts. He shouldn't be thinking ab

ked up from his book. "Where've you

eveal. "Just taking a walk," he said

ing to his book. Kael breathed a silent sigh of re

g. As he lay in bed, he couldn't shake the feeling that his encounter with Princess