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 (2)
Over the next few days, Eirik found himself noticing Kaelix's efforts more and more. Every morning, there was something, a bouquet of flowers, a carefully chosen book, a thoughtful gift left in his chambers. Each gesture was small, but it carried a weight that Eirik couldn't ignore.
Kaelix wasn't just going through the motions of their arranged marriage. He was trying, really trying, to show Eirik that he cared.
One evening, after a particularly long day of wedding preparations with Queen Elena, all he had wanted was some peace, some reprieve from the weight of it all.
And yet, the sight that greeted him when he returned to their chambers took him by surprise.
Eirik find Kaelix waiting for him.
He sat at the table, his posture relaxed, the room was bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, and on the table sat two cups of tea, steam curling up from the delicate porcelain.