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
Wasn't Letting Him in
Drystan stood slowly, walking toward him. He reached out, hesitating for a moment before gently placing a hand on Sadiki's shoulder.
The tension in Sadiki's muscles was evident under Drystan's touch, and for a moment, Drystan feared he might pull away again. But instead, Sadiki stood still, his body trembling slightly as though he was fighting an internal battle.
"You don't have to do this alone," Drystan said softly. His voice was filled with a tenderness he hadn't been able to express before. It wasn't just about the anger anymore; it was about the fear of losing Sadiki, of being shut out from the person he loved most.
"Whatever it is, we can face it together."
Sadiki's head dropped slightly, and for a moment, Drystan thought he might finally open up. But then Sadiki sighed, the sound heavy with exhaustion. "It's not that simple, Drystan," he muttered, his voice laced with frustration and sadness. "There are things I can't tell you."