A knight sworn to protect. A prince determined to pursue. Fire meets ice in a dangerous dance of duty and desire. Alexander's assignment seemed straightforward—guard the crown prince and maintain his distance. But Damon is relentless, charming, and impossibly difficult to resist. What begins as professional boundaries crumbles into something far more complicated, leaving Alexander torn between loyalty and longing. ***excerpt*** "You will stay the hell away from me." Alexander's voice cuts through the tension, strained and defensive as he wrestles with emotions spiraling beyond his control. "Oh really?" Damon drawls, wine glass poised at his lips. His piercing blue eyes—a striking contrast to his silver hair—track Alexander's every movement, watching him hover at the edge of escape. "Yes and I mean it your highness." The words feel hollow even as Alexander speaks them, especially when that familiar mischievous glint ignites in Damon's gaze. "Alright." he concedes, and for a heartbeat, Alexander dares to hope. But the prince's next words shatter that fragile relief: "We will see how far you can run my honorable knight. Oh and just so you know, I love a good chase." In that moment, Alexander understands the truth. Against this man, against this pull, he has no defense. He is utterly, irrevocably doomed—and somehow, that feels inevitable. A historical romance exploring passion, duty, and the exquisite torment of forbidden connection.