A Royal Obligation
In a realm of four kingdoms, two were on the verge of war. Prince Eirik, the fourth prince of Valeidio, a Ferre whose beauty could rival the gods, was thrust into a marriage alliance with Prince Kaelix, the strong and proud heir of Zephyros. Both princes were determined to fight against the fate that had been forced on them. Eirik resented being used as a pawn, while Kaelix saw the alliance as a threat to his freedom. As they clashed in a battle of wills, their encounters became a constant push and pull of resistance and pride. But as the pressures of duty mounted, the lines between obligation and desire began to blur. In their struggle against their forced union, they found themselves drawn toward each other in ways they never expected. Would their bond become a weapon against the war or would their kingdoms' rivalries destroy any chance of love before it could take root? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
A Father for my Children
The courtyard was nearly silent now, save for the soft rustle of autumn leaves and the distant sound of hooves receding toward the gates.
Queen Aveline stood, and watched the Valeidio entourage fade into the horizon, her thoughts lingering on King Xavian's gratitude and the royal family's unspoken worry for Prince Eirik. But more than anything, her gaze lingered on her daughter, Abigail, who seemed lost in thought, holding a small pendant tightly in her hand.
Aveline's eyes softened as she observed Abigail's rare vulnerability.
She wondered if her daughter's guarded heart, had started opening to the Valeidio prince? Abigail had always been self-reliant, composed, and unflinchingly cool in her demeanor.
It had never occurred to Aveline that she would find her daughter so taken by someone. And yet, there she was, her fingers delicately wrapped around a pendant as though it were a lifeline.