Torn Between Kingdoms

After Prince Rhidian's father passed, his life has been in shambles. His mother is
controlling, and no one takes him or his decisions seriously. At twenty-three years old, he's
approached with an agreement. To save his kingdom, Sturak, from plummeting into
despair, he must marry the heir of the rival kingdom Vorniassia. With the weight of his mother's
and subjects' expectations, Rhidian falls into a freefall; and Oleander Vespertine is the only one
who can catch him. Icy, detached, and almost twice his size, Oleander is one of the most
intimidating men he has ever met. Domineering and controlling, Oleander quickly makes it clear
what is expected of Rhidian as his spouse.
Rhidian can't help but feel drawn to Oleander. Not only is Oleander seemingly
completely detached from everything, but Rhidian cannot see his aura. Not only that, but his
gaze alone is enough to make him kneel, and that angers him. The only thing keeping him sane is
the servant girl, Roza. He finds himself spending most of his time doing, what Oleander
describes as useless tasks just to voice his concerns with her.
As disaster strikes Rhidian's newfound life, he must overcome his need for approval, and choose between his mother and the man he comes to love.