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
Morgana had left Eirik's chambers earlier that morning, her heart heavy with guilt and grief. She hadn't wanted her son to see her break down; he needed strength from her, not more sorrow.
Yet the sight of him, so withdrawn, so fragile, had shattered the last of her composure. She couldn't hold back the tears that had streamed down her face as she leaned against the cold stone walls outside his chamber, silent sobs wracking her body.
She eventually retreated to her own chambers, the weight of her emotions almost too much to bear. Sitting by the large bay window overlooking the castle gardens, Morgana had buried her face in her hands, blaming herself for everything.
I failed him, she thought bitterly. She hadn't been able to protect Eirik, not from the betrayal, the heartbreak, or the pain that followed. And now, seeing him like this, silent, defeated, and unwilling to even acknowledge her presence, was too much to endure.