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
Dance With Me
Sadiki stood at the edge of the crowd, and watched Prince Eirik and Kaelix dance once more.
The music filled the air, a lively tune that matched the mood of the celebration, but Sadiki's mind was elsewhere.
His eyes tracked the graceful movements of the royal couple as they spun around in sync, the crowd erupting in cheers and laughter.
Eirik's white hair shimmered in the setting sun, his laughter carrying through the air like a sweet melody that seemed to haunt Sadiki's heart.
It was a beautiful scene, and yet it filled Sadiki with a conflicting sense of melancholy and acceptance.
He had known Eirik longer than most here.
He had been the one by his side when the world was smaller, quieter. Back then, their moments had been filled with shared whispers and unspoken feelings. But those days were behind them now.
Sadiki had noticed the recent change between Kaelix and Eirik.