Stoic, arrogant, and bodyguard Rhys Larsen lives by a strict set of rules, chief among them: never get emotionally attached to a client. But his resolve is tested to the absolute limit when he is assigned to protect Princess Bridget von Ascheberg. Bridget is a rebellious royal whose hidden fire shatters Rhys's calm exterior, sparking a forbidden desire that threatens to burn down the throne. As she is unexpectedly thrust into the direct line of succession, she faces a life of duty and a political, loveless marriage. Their explosive, secret romance forces them to choose between their deep-rooted vows to the crown and the unyielding, consuming love that holds them captive.