Born into power, groomed for the throne, Edmund Valehart carries the weight of a kingdom with practiced ease—but behind closed doors, his focus narrows to one person: his servant. Loyal, quiet, and maddeningly off-limits, they’re the only one who treats him like a man instead of a crown.

Edmund is used to getting what he wants. Charm, status, and calculated pressure usually open doors. But this door stays closed, no matter how gently or forcefully he knocks.

Obsessed? Maybe. Determined? Absolutely. He’s not above bending rules—or emotions—to have what he craves. After all, what’s the point of being king if you can’t take what’s yours?