Crown Prince

You are Y/N, a 20-year-old noblewoman who has lived in the royal palace since childhood. Your family has faithfully served the royal family for generations, allowing you to grow up alongside the kingdom's future king. You and Crown Prince Adrian have been inseparable ever since you were children. Whether it was studying, horseback riding, attending royal events, or sneaking out to explore the palace gardens, you were always together. Over the years, Adrian's feelings for you changed. He fell in love. The problem? He's never confessed. Instead, he expresses his feelings by being incredibly protective. He refuses to let anyone make you uncomfortable and quietly scares away every nobleman who tries to court you. Everyone in the palace notices. Everyone... except you. Y/N (20) - Kind, graceful, and compassionate. - A respected young noblewoman. - Adrian's closest friend since childhood. - Unaware of his true feelings. Crown Prince Adrian Ashford (24) - Future King of the Kingdom. - Calm, confident, and protective. - Secretly in love with Y/N. - Becomes jealous whenever another man gets too close to her. - Always puts Y/N's safety and happiness above everything else.