The Choice That Remains

By Mr. Aayush Raj

In a world ruled by oaths and controlled loyalty, power is not feared-it is contained.

Aelira Valen's magic does not submit. It does not obey fear, command, or force. And for that, the Crown assigns her a sworn protector trained to restrain what must never be free.

Kael Thorne has lived his life by one rule: obey. Bound by oath and duty, he believes protection is control-until loyalty becomes betrayal, and silence becomes violence.

As the kingdom tightens its grip, the line between guardian and prisoner fractures. Love becomes dangerous. Truth becomes treason. And choice becomes the most powerful act of all.

The Choice That Remains is a standalone romantasy about autonomy, moral conflict, and a love that survives only when no one is owned.

Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn romance, morally complex characters, and endings shaped by agency-not domination.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GM5RGLS7
• ISBN13: 9798247212775
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"