Born to an ordinary housemaid in an aristocratic estate, Adelen desires nothing more from life than a peaceful routine, a handsome and affectionate husband, and a cozy home of her own. Her modest aspirations are thrown into absolute disarray when her stern master returns victorious from the front lines of a brutal war and thrusts a tiny, crying baby directly into her arms. To her utter astonishment, the infant is none other than the secret royal heir of the defeated empire, and her lord commands her to act as the child personal guardian. Enticed by the promise of an immense financial reward and her master personal vow to arrange an exceptional marriage for her upon the mission completion, Adelen reluctantly accepts the role of royal nanny. As she navigates midnight feedings, aristocratic scrutiny, and dangerous palace intrigues seeking the child demise, she gradually forms an unbreakable maternal bond with the young prince. Caught between an intimidating war hero who begins looking at her with newfound tenderness and the perilous secrets of the crown, Adelen must fiercely defend the newfound family she never expected to have....more