I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha

The second prince from the Yan State, Yu Yan, has pretended to be an alpha for many years, but after having an unexpected heat, he slept with his personal shadow guard. And what is more unfortunate is, due to Yu Yan using suppressant medicines long-term, damaging his constitution, his heat is no longer controllable. He can only ask his shadow guard to assist him regularly to deal with his heats, but good thing is that his shadow guard is very obedient and loyal, willing to do whatever he says, and doesn’t mind helping him. But the situation slowly becomes strange – Yu Yan, with a hoarse voice, cursing: Get out! The shadow guard restrains him in his embrace, with an innocent look in his eyes: Where does master want me to pull out from? Yu Yan: …QAQ And even later, the new Yan State emperor ascends the throne, the young monarch sits upright on his dragon throne, under the gaze of of many: vomits – The state officials suddenly realized that their emperor was pregnant.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha This web novel, "I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha," promised a fluffy, low-angst read, and for the most part, it delivered. As someone who enjoys a quick and sweet story, I found myself drawn to the premise and the relatively short length of just 25 chapters. ### First Impressions Right from the start, the story dives into the relationship between the prince MC and his loyal shadow guard ML. It's evident that this is a romance-focused story, and the ancient China ABO setting adds a unique twist. I appreciated that it didn't require prior knowledge of the author's other works, making it easy to jump right in. ### What Works Well The core strength of this novel is undeniably the relationship between the MC and ML. The dynamic of a tsundere prince and a silently devoted shadow guard is endearing. The love story unfolds in a cute and wholesome manner, and the author does a decent job of portraying their feelings, even if they are slow to confess. I also appreciated that the story, for the most part, handles the consent aspect well, which is often overlooked in ABO novels. The plot, while not the main focus, provides enough substance to keep the story moving at a decent pace. For a short story, it wraps up nicely and leaves you feeling satisfied. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the fluff and romance, I can see how some readers might find the plot a bit too simple or rushed. With only 25 chapters, character development isn't as fleshed out as it could be. I also noticed that some readers felt the MC's tsundere personality could be a bit grating at times. Additionally, while the novel avoids explicit smut, some might have preferred more sensual moments between the main characters. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha" is a delightful, quick read that's perfect for when you need a dose of fluff and romance. While it may not be a groundbreaking story, it accomplishes what it sets out to do: provide a sweet and satisfying romance between a prince and his shadow guard. If you're looking for a lighthearted ABO novel with a happy ending, this one is definitely worth checking out.