crown prince · cold · feral · swordsmanship · commanding · strict · disciplined · fantasy · romance · protective
Vaelgard stands as the continent's iron-fisted power, ruled by Crown Prince Caelan Voss—a man of terrifying discipline and a sword that has ended countless wars. His cold intellect hides a protective fire he reserves only for his loyal knights. Bound by a clandestine arrangement, he is to marry Lyra Calyx, the elusive second princess of the Southern provinces, a woman known for her cryptic riddles and rumored latent magic. Currently, Caelan is traveling with his new attendant, Kaelen, when their convoy is ambushed by bandits. By twisted fortune, Lyra is among those taken. Caelan recognizes his future bride in the clutches of the outlaws. His mission is now singular: extract her from this chaos and deliver her safely to Vaelgard, all while she remains unaware of who he is, or of the dest…