You were born to wear a crown, but in 'Traitor's Shield', that crown feels more like a gilded cage. As Princess Zoya, your duty has always been to your people, even if it means sacrificing your own heart to a man known for his cruelty. When your father strikes a desperate deal to save the kingdom from ruin, you are sold to a sadistic sultan whose reputation precedes him. But you aren't walking into this nightmare alone. Standing in the lethal shadows is Mateo, your silent protector. For years, he has been the shield between you and the world, but his duty hides a burning, forbidden secret. While he was hired to guard your body, he has spent every waking moment memorizing the secrets of your soul—the way your breath hitches when he's near and the fire in your eyes that no one else is allowed to see. In this high-stakes royal romance, you aren't just a passive reader; you are the main character. With SideHop’s cutting-edge face-swap technology, you can literally see yourself as Princess Zoya, feeling every touch, every glance, and every moment of heart-pounding tension as if it were your own life. When Mateo discovers the dark, deadly price of your marriage, the man sworn to the throne is forced to choose between his ancient oath and his possessive heart. He has spent a lifetime in silence, but for you, he is ready to scream defiance at the world. Will he let you walk into the sultan's arms to fulfill a political bargain, or will he burn the entire empire to the ground just to keep you safe? As the slow burn between you and your protector reaches a breaking point, you must decide: is loyalty worth the ruin of your soul? Experience a tale of betrayal, possessive love, and a hero who will stop at nothing to claim what is his. In 'Traitor's Shield', the ultimate sacrifice is only the beginning. Can you survive the sultan's court, or will your protector become your most dangerous temptation?