Aurilia Hercules

Beneath the Badge is a romantic political drama about Abigail Monroe, the intelligent and fiercely independent daughter of the President of the United States, as she navigates the golden prison of White House life. Lieutenant Nathaniel Ward, a disciplined and quietly troubled Special Forces graduate, is assigned as her new security guard. From their guarded first meetings to quiet moments of trust, the two develop a slow-burning friendship that neither can deny—one built on silence, looks, and shared loneliness.
Abigail and Nathaniel's romance grows in the shadows as global tensions rise and scandals erupt around the president. But love within the confines of power is deadly. Security specialists, journalists, and Abigail's politically active parents all investigate their relationship. When suspicions arise and surveillance footage leaks, Nathaniel is detained, and Abigail is investigated. They maintain a hidden correspondence, writing letters full of cryptic messages, defiance, and hope despite being forced apart.
The situation escalates when Abigail discovers she is being secretly monitored as part of a larger political confinement strategy. She goes public with her story, breaking the silence and sparking a national campaign that transforms her from pawn to whistleblower. Her disobedience sparks public debate about authority, autonomy, and monitoring.
Nathaniel returns in stealth, and the couple finally confronts their emotions, risking everything for a love that challenges society. Their disobedience culminates in a media frenzy, forcing the government to face the consequences of weaponizing privacy and perspective.
Beneath the Badge portrays the story of forbidden love, political opposition, and reclaiming agency. It examines the cost of truth in an optics-driven environment, as well as the strong tie between two people bound by legacy.