The Queen's Knight
Princess Aurelia Valeon was never believed to be destined for the crown. However, with the abdication of her brother in favor of love, she was dragged back into the palace to fulfill a role she had never asked for.
One night before heading back home, Aurelia made an impulsive decision with a stranger, never expecting to see him again- until he showed up at the palace as her appointed new personal knight, Cassian Draven. Their secret connection develops into a perilous affair that threatens to ruin Aurelia's reign.
The royal council wants to marry her off to a nobleman they consider controllable-Lord Alistair Morcant wants to be powerful; Alistair's sister, Clara, however, is ready to spy, dig, and expose anything for it.
When Clara clandestinely acquires proof of Aurelia's illicit affair, the ensuing scandal shakes the foundation of the kingdom. Cassian is accused, Aurelia's very throne is endangered, and she realizes that everyone is watching her every move.
Right when everything seems to fall apart, Cassian's secret is discovered. He happens to be a lost son of a foreign king who has been hidden since childhood. That royal blood instantly changes the rules and Aurelia decides to use all her might to strike back.
Power changes. Enemies are forged. Allegiances are forgotten. And a queen must truly discover what she is ready to risk for her true love.
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Chapter: The Knight Revealed“Your Highness, the sitting of the guests—the position of each ambassador must show his rank. The ceremonial procession." A voice behind us made Rowan and me stop in our tracks, and soon in the distance came an elder approaching us.Rowan made a slight bow to the man and looked at me. We will see your knight later, smooth, smooth," he said to halt the conversation. "For now, focus on the evening. Before the supper with our confederate kingdoms, there is much to be ready for.I scowled a little and nodded my head. Not of this; there was no arguing with him. In some way, Rowan was grounding despite the presence of the councilor who insisted on the matter. He walked slowly with me, the elders following, murmuring instructions, reminders, and little suggestions.“You will be standing here,” one of them said, in a place where there was a great archway. “Speak low, and speak with authority. Eye contact should be maintained when answering questions, but be polite. Dance; do not think so much
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Chapter: Threats, Crowns, and Warnings“So... what then did you want to discuss?” I inquired, attempting to control my voice.Rowan stood up and walked away with hands behind his back. You shall be crowned queen in less than forty-eight hours, I told you.I blinked. "Less than... two days?" My stomach sank. "That soon? I... I haven't even... I do not know anything about the court. How am I supposed to—"He held up a hand. "I know. You'll learn. However, before you get carried away by robes, ceremonies, and admiration, you must realize that the crown does not come that easily. It comes with danger." I froze. "Danger?" "Yes," he said. “There are factions who feel that your rise is a threat to their interests. Competitor families, longtime nobles who want to be on the throne, and even strangers. Others might attempt to injure you or to disparage you before you are crowned.”I swallowed hard. The room seemed to begin to shrink, and the air seemed to grow thick. The palace had always been in my thoughts as a place of luxury a
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Chapter: The One Night That Changes EverythingThe room, which was private, was darker than I had anticipated, the lights low, falling on the plush furniture and velvet walls. I sat down in the enormous chair, still holding the glass of wine I had insisted upon having, my hands a little shivering. All of my senses were tingling with excitement and anxiety, the tension of the last twenty-four hours winding in my chest. My life would never be the same tomorrow. Tonight... tonight was mine.A knock sounded at the door."Miss?" a quiet voice called. "Your dancer is ready." I said yes; my throat was all at once dry. He came in, tall, broad-shouldered, and self-confident without being arrogant. His gestures were graceful and conscious. He said nothing, only made a short, respectful bow, and turned on the music. The dancer moved to the rhythm. All movements were smooth and sharp and were of command without being commanding. My eyes went with him, along the lines of his arms, the angles of his shoulders, and the curves of his hips. I t
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Chapter: Summoned by the CouncilThere was a rich, formal voice on the other end of the phone. “Princess Aurelia Valeon, the heir of the Valeon Kingdom? This is the Councilor Dorian Thalric of the Royal Council. Is it to Her Royal Highness I am talking to?”I froze. My pulse jumped. “Yes... that is me.” I said with a shaky voice. My stomach turned at the manner in which he pronounced my full name. It was the first time I had been spoken to in that way in years, since I left the palace. It was far off, formal, and fearful.“Princess, I am bound to tell you that your elder brother, King Rowan Valeon, has officially abdicated the throne. He has decided to wed a peasant, Miss Elara Wynn, a matrimony against our laws.”I pressed my hand to my mouth. My chest tightened. What Rowan had told me in a confidential telephone conversation had now become all too real: official, irrevocable, inevitable. My brother had not acted merely in a thoughtless and momentary abdication but had made a legal decree, which the council had ackn
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Chapter: The Call Which changes everythingAurelia’s POV “I blame Brother,” I said to myself, “in case I fail this.”I knew that wasn't fair. Particularly not when the reason I even had this life so ordinary and simple and so wonderfully anonymous was my brother.Rowan had amended three royal laws only to allow me to live outside the palace without having to be guarded all the time. Two more to dismiss me from the public service. And even one more to make sure that I could have proper freedom of my education and my life choices.Because I asked.He loved me to the extent that he could give me freedom when the council said he was not supposed to.I smiled a little over the thought of him rising to his feet at that council meeting years ago and addressing a roomful of stiff-necked councilors:“She is entitled to a life of her own. Not to the crown.”I loved him for that.I adored that although he wore a crown on his head, Rowan was still my crazy, loving, considerate elder brother.My telephone was vibrating on the table.I loo
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