Royal Salute

Do I choose duty or love? 

As the spare heir to the Astipian throne, I've always placed duty before desire.

But when Captain Murahka Rangi reenters my life, everything I thought I'd buried comes rushing back.

Our connection reignites like wildfire, even as we fight to protect the kingdom's sacred sites from ruthless mining interests.

Where the world sees a prince, Rangi sees me-and dares me to imagine a life not ruled by royal expectations.

Our ancestors believed some souls find each other across lifetimes, their destinies etched in the stars.

The question is: am I brave enough to follow mine?