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    Veil of Royalty
    Veil of Royalty
    Veil of Royalty
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    Veil of Royalty

    By Yap Yves

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    "Veil of Royalty" is a tale of love, betrayal, and power set in the kingdom of Valkarion, where the line between duty and desire is razor-thin. Princess Aurelia, the only heir to the throne, is bound by the weight of royal expectations and the ancient tradition that demands she marry for political alliance, not love. Yet, her heart belongs to Rurik, a charismatic commoner with a mysterious past that links him to the royal family's darkest secrets.

    In a kingdom where secrets are the currency of power, Aurelia's forbidden love with Rurik is a dangerous game. Her relationship with him, though pure, threatens everything she has been raised to protect. When Prince Dorian, an ambitious heir from the neighboring kingdom of Krymara, arrives at court with promises of peace and alliance, the pressure on Aurelia intensifies. Her father, King Aldric, is frail, and the royal advisor, Lord Valeran, seeks to use her as a pawn in a game of political manipulation.

    As tensions rise across the kingdom and war threatens from without, Aurelia must make a choice: sacrifice her heart for the survival of Valkarion or defy tradition and follow her passion, even if it means risking the kingdom's future. But as dark conspiracies unfold and old wounds are reopened, Aurelia discovers that her father's kingdom—and her very bloodline—hold secrets that could unravel the throne itself.

    In a world where the truth is buried beneath layers of power, Aurelia and Rurik must navigate a treacherous path, where every decision carries a price. In the end, the line between love and duty will blur, and Aurelia will be forced to confront whether she can ever truly escape the veil of royalty that defines her destiny. 

    "Veil of Royalty" is a gripping, passionate journey filled with twists and turns, a royal romance steeped in political intrigue, forbidden love, and a kingdom on the brink of war. Will Aurelia embrace her crown—or choose the man who holds her heart?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherYapyves
    Release dateNov 8, 2024
    ISBN9798230077923
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      Veil of Royalty - Yap Yves

      Prologue: Veil of Royalty

      In the heart of a land known for its towering mountains and fertile plains, the kingdom of Valkarion stood as a monument to power and prosperity. Its vast wealth was known across the seas, its military might feared by its neighbors. From the glittering courts of the royal palace to the humble homes of the farmers who tended the land, Valkarion was a kingdom of pride, honor, and tradition—one that had endured for centuries. Yet beneath the gilded exterior, hidden in the bloodlines of its royal family, lay a secret that could shatter everything.

      The royal family, protectors of the throne, were revered not only for their strength and wisdom but also for a long-forgotten prophecy. It had been passed down through generations, whispered in hushed tones, and sealed away in the sacred chambers of the royal archives. The prophecy spoke of a time when the blood of the royal family would either unite or destroy the kingdom, a time when the heir to the throne would face a choice—one of love and sacrifice, one that could unravel the very fabric of Valkarion itself.

      For centuries, the prophecy was a shadow, a lingering whisper that no one truly understood. What was certain, however, was its final line: The heir’s forbidden love will be the kingdom’s salvation or its ruin.

      Princess Aurelia was that heir.

      The only daughter of King Aldric, the ruler of Valkarion, Aurelia had been groomed for the throne since birth. Her future was never in question; she was to rule, to lead, and to carry on the legacy of her family. From a young age, she had learned the art of diplomacy, of courtly manners, and of political maneuvering. She had been taught that her duty came before all else. She was the kingdom’s future, and her heart was not her own.

      Aurelia had often wondered what it would be like to be free—free from the weight of expectation, free from the burden of responsibility. But the crown was heavy, and as the years passed, she grew more resigned to the life that was mapped out for her. The kingdom needed her, her father needed her, and as the only heir, there was no escaping her fate.

      Yet, even the strongest walls can be breached, and Aurelia’s heart was no different.

      It happened on a day that should have been like any other. She had slipped away from the palace, as she often did, seeking a few hours of peace among the people. The city of Varelia, the capital of Valkarion, was a bustling hive of life, with vendors hawking their goods and children playing in the streets. It was a place where the common folk mingled with the nobility, where the clang of a blacksmith’s hammer was drowned by the laughter of merchants trading in exotic silks and spices.

      It was here, amidst the colorful stalls and fragrant aromas, that Aurelia met him—Rurik.

      At first glance, he was nothing extraordinary. A commoner, a craftsman, with a stall of hand-carved wooden trinkets that seemed to catch the light in just the right way. But to Aurelia, he was more than that. There was something in his eyes—a depth of understanding, a quiet strength—that set him apart from the others. He was a man who had lived a life of hardship, but his spirit was unbroken.

      Rurik did not know who she was at first. Aurelia had dressed in plain clothes, her royal identity hidden behind a veil of anonymity. She was tired of being treated like royalty, tired of the constant whispers about her marriage prospects and the weight of the crown on her brow. So, for once, she allowed herself to be nothing more than a young woman, a traveler in search of something real.

      Their first conversation was simple. Aurelia had stopped at his stall, admiring a carving of a lion, its mane intricately woven into the wood. She had commented on its beauty, and he, in turn, had praised her discerning eye. From there, the conversation had flowed easily, as though they had known each other for years. It was not the sort of conversation Aurelia was accustomed to—there were no ulterior motives, no political agendas hidden beneath polite words. There was only the truth.

      As the days passed, Aurelia found herself returning to the market, seeking Rurik out among the stalls. She would ask about his work, and he would tell her stories of his youth, of growing up in the rougher districts of Varelia, of the lessons he had learned from his parents, both of whom had passed away when he was young. His words were simple, yet they carried the weight of someone who had seen the world as it truly was—imperfect, unjust, and full of pain.

      But what struck Aurelia the most was his sense of honor. Rurik was no nobleman, no lord or prince with designs on the throne. He was a man who lived by a code, one of loyalty, strength, and sacrifice. His love for life, though tempered by hardship, was fierce. And when he spoke of the injustices he had witnessed—of the suffering of the common people, of the cruelty of those in power—there was a fire in his eyes that awakened something in Aurelia.

      For the first time in her life, she felt seen. She was not the princess, the heir to the throne. She was simply a woman, a person, standing beside a man who understood her in a way no one else did.

      It was in those stolen moments, in the quiet corners of the marketplace, that their love began to grow. It was a love

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