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
Small Gestures, Big Impact (1)
The soft morning light filtered through the heavy curtains, casting a warm, muted glow over the room.
Eirik lay still, his body cocooned beneath the sheets, his mind slowly stirring awake. The familiar weight of his thoughts pressed down on him, thoughts of the upcoming wedding, of his uncertain future, and of Sadiki.
Sadiki.
His heart ached at the mere thought of the man he had loved so deeply. Even now, as the reality of his arranged marriage loomed closer, he couldn't shake the feeling of loss.
How could he? Sadiki had been his everything, his love, his confidant, the one person who understood him. But now, those moments were nothing but memories, and Kaelix... Kaelix was the future.
Eirik turned in bed, his fingers brushing against something soft. He sat up, blinking in surprise.