The Royal Affair
READING AGE 18+
King Francis of Jericho, a northern kingdom struggling with economic hardship and internal tension, faces a desperate need for an heir. Due to a childhood injury, he is unable to produce children. After the death of his first queen, he sets his sights on Princess Alexa of the Summer Isles, a southern kingdom of perpetual warmth and prosperity. Alexa is young, beautiful, and comes from a fertile family known for producing male heirs.Alexa is brought to Jericho as the new Queen, but finds herself in a court filled with intrigue and the King's erratic behavior. King Francis's personal knight and closest friend, Sir Derek, is often tasked with attending to the Queen. Despite their efforts to resist, Alexa and Derek find themselves falling in love.As their affections deepen, the King's behavior towards the Queen becomes increasingly cruel, and he unknowingly pushes her closer to Derek. The situation spirals out of control as the King's court, filled with eyes and whispers, threatens to expose their secret relationship. The King, slowly piecing together the truth, is torn between his desire for an heir, his friendship with Derek, and his sense of betrayal. The advisors, including the corrupt Lord Jasper Thorne, add layers of political intrigue and danger to the already volatile situation.
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The morning of the attack dawned cold and clear, a stark contrast to the turmoil that churned within Derek's heart. He stood before his assembled men, their faces grim and determined, their armor gleaming in the pale light of dawn. He gave his final orders, his voice steady and commanding, masking the fear and the premonition that gnawed at his ……
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