I was a commoner sold to a dying King to secure a bloodline, but the crown is a gilded noose. Now the King is dead, and the only person standing between me and the guillotine is Silas Thorne, the obsidian-eyed Commander who treats me like a prisoner rather than his sovereign. He claims to be my shield, but in the shadows of the royal bedchamber, he’s the one marking my skin.
You were never meant to wear the crown. Once a commoner sold to a dying King to secure a bloodline, you found yourself trapped in a gilded noose where every smile is a lie and every corridor holds a deadly secret. Now, the King is dead, and the court is a nest of vipers waiting to strike. You are the Queen of a fractured realm, but your throne feels more like a prison cell than a seat of power. The nobility wants you gone, and the people want a scapegoat. Standing between you and the guillotine is Silas Thorne, the Commander of the Royal Guard. With eyes like obsidian and a heart forged in the fires of battle, he is the only man who can keep you alive. But Silas doesn't treat you like a sovereign; he treats you like a captive. He is your shadow, your shield, and your greatest threat. While the world sees a loyal protector, you feel the heat of his gaze and the weight of his possessive touch in the dark. In the silence of the royal bedchamber, the line between duty and desire vanishes. He claims he is marking your skin to keep you safe, but you know the truth: he is claiming you for himself. In this dark royal romance, every choice you make determines whether you’ll rule the kingdom or be destroyed by it. Will you submit to the Commander’s iron will, or will you find a way to turn your captor into your most loyal servant? With our cutting-edge face-swap technology, you don’t just read about the Queen—you become her. Upload your photo and see yourself in the center of the palace intrigue, feeling Silas’s breath against your skin as you navigate a world of betrayal and stolen moments. The crown is heavy, but the Commander’s touch is heavier. As the shadows of the palace close in, you must decide: is Silas Thorne the man who will save your life, or the one who will steal your soul?