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
Revelations and Tensions
Sadiki sat alone in his quaters. The memory of Drystan's kiss still haunted him, brief, unexpected, and yet somehow monumental.
It was as though the ground beneath his feet had shifted, leaving him unsteady, uncertain of where he stood.
He had been avoiding Drystan ever since that night, ducking into hallways or slipping out of rooms whenever Drystan appeared. It was cowardly, but Sadiki didn't know what else to do. How could he face Drystan after everything?
His thoughts drifted to Eirik, and the familiar ache settled in his chest.
He had spent so much time grappling with his feelings for Eirik, trying to bury them or at least make sense of them.
And now Drystan, Drystan, of all people, had thrown him completely off balance.
"Sadiki."
The sound of Eirik's voice jolted him from his thoughts. Sadiki looked up to see him standing on the threshold, a look of concern etched across his face.