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
The banquet had finally come to an end, and the palace grounds fell into a hushed stillness, with only the faint glow of moonlight illuminating the grand courtyards. Kaelix and Eirik slipped away from the festivities, seeking solace in the quiet of the night.
They found themselves at the edge of the lake in the palace ground, a serene spot hidden away from prying eyes.
The moonlight glistened on the water's surface, casting silver ripples that danced with every soft breeze.
Eirik's eyes traced the familiar outline of the lake, lost in thought.
He could still remember the day Kaelix had caught him here, tangled in an intimate moment with Sadiki.
It felt like a lifetime ago, yet that unexpected encounter had marked the beginning of something far deeper between him and Kaelix.