Hai Rong, trusted guard of the Queen, has only ever had eyes for Ju. He’s sure he’s made his intentions toward the innkeeper clear, but she keeps pushing him away. Is there any way he can win her heart? Or is he simply not the right man for her? Zhou Ju chose her life alone running an isolated inn for a reason: she likes to be left in peace. If anyone gets too close, they might discover secrets she wishes to keep hidden. That includes a certain loud, cheeky guard who visits far more than he should. Her life is perfect. So why does her heart feel like it is about to break? When a gruesome murder forces them to work together, can she stop his investigations from discovering the truth? ———————————————————————————————————————————— A sweet short fantasy romance following the stories of Hai Rong and Zhou Ju from the Kingdom of Birds and Beasts Trilogy. This story is clean but does have references to past domestic abuse. It is best enjoyed after reading Feathers of Snow, Feathers of Blood, and Kingdom of Feathers.