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
An Unexpected Kiss
The moonlight bathed the palace gardens in a silvery glow, casting soft shadows across the flowers as Sadiki and Drystan twirled to their imaginary tune.
Their footsteps were light on the grass, their laughter floating through the cool evening air.
It had started as a playful moment, Sadiki teasing Drystan, and Drystan, in turn, insisting on another dance. But something had shifted as they moved, something neither of them could ignore.
Drystan's eyes were fixed on Sadiki, who was smiling with an ease he hadn't seen in so long.
His heart, usually guarded and disciplined, pounded harder in his chest. He felt a pull, an undeniable urge to close the gap between them, to do something he'd been holding back for weeks now.
Sadiki was lost in the moment, enjoying the freedom of spinning in the garden, his hand clasped in Drystan's.