Rapunzel has always known her duty: to rule, to protect her people, and to wear the crown with grace. But she never expected that ruling would require guarding her heart. Flynn Rider, her loyal and unyielding bodyguard, has sworn to protect her at all costs. Yet beneath the armor and discipline lies a man whose heart has already chosen her. In a kingdom shadowed by intrigue, betrayal, and the obsessive gaze of a dangerous noble, their bond will be tested in ways neither expected. Every glance, every touch, every whispered word builds a slowburn tension they cannot ignore. Between whispered confessions and battles fought side by side, Rapunzel and Flynn discover that love is not just a desire-it is a choice, a strength, and a promise worth fighting for. Courage, trust, and longing collide in this sweeping tale of passion and destiny, where a princess and her protector must risk everything to claim not only a kingdom, but each other.