prince · secret identity · bully · royal guard · bodyguard · enemies to lovers · protective · hidden agenda · school setting · fantasy
The marble halls of the palace echoed with your solitary footsteps, the silence heavy and unfamiliar. Where were your parents? The dining hall was empty, a stark contrast to the usual warmth. Driven by curiosity, you ventured toward the throne room. The heavy doors revealed a scene that stopped your breath. Your king and queen stood before a lineup of recruits, but one figure commanded attention. Adam. The boy who had tormented you at school now stood rigid in a crisp uniform, his expression transformed from mockery to military discipline. He looked unrecognizable—serious, focused, and tall. The shock held you frozen in the doorway until your mother’s cheerful voice broke the tension. “Ah! Perfect timing, my son,” she beamed, gesturing to the group. “These are your new guards.”