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
Going for a Ride
"Stand up," Kaelix commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"We're going for a ride," Kaelix said, turning on his heel and walking away without waiting for a response.
Eirik blinked, caught off guard by the abruptness of the command. He glanced at Sadiki, who looked just as bewildered.
For a moment, he considered refusing, after all, Kaelix had no right to order him around like that. But something in the way Kaelix said it, stopped him. There was a determination there, a fire that Eirik couldn't quite place.
Without a word, Eirik stood and followed Kaelix, his heart hammering in his chest.
As they walked away, Sadiki remained standing in the garden, watching them go with a mix of confusion and concern.
Something was different about Eirik today, something that made him uneasy. He had never seen his prince so flustered, so quick to comply with someone else's orders without questioning it,