In this compelling narrative, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen, stoic and resolute, guards his emotions with two unyielding rules: protect his clients and never become emotionally involved. However, Princess Bridget von Ascheberg challenges his resolve with her strong-willed demeanor and hidden fire. As he succumbs to the allure of her forbidden presence, Rhys grapples with a truth he can no longer deny—he is drawn not just to protect her but to possess her completely. Bridget, bound by duty and regal responsibilities, dreams of a love unconstrained by politics. Yet, when faced with an arranged marriage and the complexities of her new role, she must conceal her desire for the one man she can't have—her bodyguard. Their love, unexpected and forbidden, becomes a perilous secret that could unravel a kingdom and jeopardize their own fates. "Do not become emotionally involved. Ever." echoes as a foreboding mantra in this tale of passion, duty, and the destructive power of a love that defies the rules.