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
Anger & Frustration
Sadiki's body felt like lead, every muscle frozen, every breath shallow as Drystan's form retreated. The soft creak of the door as it opened rang in Sadiki's ears, each second stretching out like an eternity. He could feel his heart shattering, pieces of it falling away with every step Drystan took.
But still, he couldn't move. He stood there, helpless, watching the man he loved slip away, the words he longed to say trapped somewhere deep inside him.
Drystan hesitated at the doorway, just for a moment, as though he was waiting, hoping, that Sadiki would stop him. That Sadiki would call out, tell him something, anything, to make this all make sense.
But the silence between them was louder than any argument. It was the silence of things left unsaid, of feelings buried too deep to reach.