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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?

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Warning: This book contains mature themes. 

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A Royal Obligation

Eirik nodded, understanding more than he could put into words. Amarok's love for the twins was so deeply entwined with his identity, so much a part of who he was, that even in their absence, he carried them with him in everything he did. It was a kind of strength Eirik envied, one that inspired him even as it made his heart ache for Amarok's silent sacrifice.

"Thank you," Eirik said after a long pause, his voice thick with emotion. "Not just for being here, but for…for everything. For reminding me that love doesn't fade with distance."

Amarok's smile widened, a genuine warmth returning to his features. "Love never fades, Your Highness," he said softly. "It only grows stronger. And when the twins and Kaelix come back, we'll all be stronger for having endured this time apart."

Eirik nodded, a glimmer of hope sparking in his chest. Perhaps Amarok was right.

What Family are For