The Prince's Hidden Love

Eleanor Marshall, a general's daughter, is humiliated when her fiancé breaks their engagement. Third Prince Aidan Sterling defends her. Childhood sweethearts, they secretly loved each other despite royal paranoia. Court struggles force Aidan to marry another to protect the Marshall family. War ignites, and they fight side-by-side to quell a rebellion. Aidan passes away. Eleanor assists the young emperor in stabilizing the kingdom, living alone and cherishing his memory.