Primed for Sin (Estrangement Syndrome 3)

Nozomu knew that he was born to protect the royal family of the Seishin of Seirei-Kai. But he did not realize the burden of his duty until he was denied marriage with the one person he wanted to be with.

Riku, nephew of the Imperial Consort, was always destined to be paired with a partner of high station with whom he could create many offspring with his high levels of mana. But the only person Riku has ever wanted was Nozomu, and much to his frustration this is the one person he cannot be with. For he was related to a royal, and Nozomu was destined to be the bodyguard to a prince. A job that was incredibly dangerous even their times of peace.

With their dwindling numbers the Seishin cannot accord to be picky with pairings, but the forces that be refuse to allow Nozomu and Riku to be together. But the pair cannot deny their love and they do not want to be with anyone but each other. As the pressure mounts, they are forced to make a decision that may permanently alter their relationships with everyone they know. And they may find themselves in incredible danger...

The third book in the Estrangement Syndrome series follows the romance between Nozomu and Riku as they struggle to find acceptance and to be together once and for all.