Bound by Royal Secrets

In a kingdom fraught with betrayal and ambition, Lucius Whitmore, the only son of Prince Edmund Everhart, finds himself entangled in a royal web after being chosen as a companion to the troubled Princ e Leopold. What begins as an anticipated adventure devolves into a life of conflict and intrigue as Lucius navigates a court filled with absent affection and treacherous family dynamics. With his fierce loyalty, Lucius becomes the protector of Prince Leopold while earning the title of the kingpin in the tumultuous Kingdom City. Just as Lucius envisions a tranquil life away from the chaos, a sudden royal decree thrusts him into the spotlight—he is to marry Prince Leopold. This shocking betrothal stirs a whirlwind of emotions within him. Desperate to escape this unwanted fate, he grapples with an unexpected reluctance that begs the question: could love bloom in the shadows of their companionship? As war brews at the borders, General Chandler Blackwood leads his men valiantly while haunted by memories of Lucius and their past rivalry for the throne. Tensions escalate further when Chandler realizes that dark forces are manipulating events behind the scenes, compelling him to protect Lucius from unseen threats. In parallel, Lucius faces his own battles—as destiny seems intent on drawing him deeper into political fractures and courtly deception that could cost them everything. Amidst whispers of dark arts and hidden ambitions, Lucius must confront his conflicting desires as he struggles against a marriage he never sought and the lingering echoes of love he never acknowledged. Suspense mounts as the duo finds themselves tethered in a game where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks at every corner. Will they forge a path toward safety, or will they succumb to the very powers seeking to tear them apart? In this gripping tale of love, duty, and the sacrifices made for power, fate has intricate designs for Lucius and Chandler that could change the course of their lives forever. ...