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
Force of Habit
Eirik was just finishing up his late breakfast, and his mother was still fussing over him, encouraging him to eat more when a light knock came.
Both of them turned toward the door, and when it opened, it revealed Amarok, the twins' lover. For a brief moment, Eirik's face fell in disappointment, realizing it wasn't Kaelix. But he quickly masked it, forcing a small smile as Amarok stepped inside.
"Your Majesty, Prince Eirik," Amarok greeted, bowing respectfully at the threshold. He hesitated, seemingly reluctant to intrude further.
"Come in, Amarok," Queen Morgana said warmly, gesturing for him to step inside.
Amarok bowed again and stepped forward, his usual humility apparent in the way he avoided meeting their eyes for too long. "Good morning, Your Highness," he said to Eirik. "How are you feeling today?"
Eirik offered a faint smile, his voice soft but steady. "I'm doing better. Thank you for asking."