He reached out—slow, deliberate—and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. His fingers trailed fire down my jaw. "Because I've never wanted anything the way I want to destroy you. And that terrifies me more than any rebellion ever could."
The story follows , a quiet art student at the prestigious Royal Elite School who prefers to remain invisible. Her life is upended when she crosses paths with Levi King , the school’s dominant football captain and "king" of the campus. After a party goes wrong, Levi targets Astrid, vowing to break her. However, the dynamic shifts as Astrid refuses to simply bow down, leading to a volatile and obsessive relationship filled with angst, secrets, and a shocking final twist. Key Features & Tone Genre : Dark High School Bully Romance / New Adult.
Audio Cue: Children’s laughter, the soft bubbling of a well.
He didn't knock. Kings don't knock.
The Royal Elite series, including the prequel Cruel King , has been picked up by major publishers like (North America) and Evermore/Penguin UK (International). This traditional relaunch means the original indie versions will eventually be replaced by these new editions. New Release Date : January 27, 2026.