Prologue

Dortchland's royal court isn't all glitter crowns and regal confidence. The only heir Princess Layla, is to be named Crown Princess but is instead used as a pawn. Driven by fear in an attempt to keep her families' secrets she finds that she may need protection herself. She's aided by her childhood friend, Leon who has his own secrets to protect.

Layla's life was threatened when she was 13 and was sent away for protection until she was 21. She's the only daughter and shares no siblings.

The Captain of the knights has afflictions with assassins. The most notorious assassin is actually his father. A man he is desperate to get away from. And he wants to keep his son Leon away from him.

Advice is welcomed!