Fate Series by Kai Aubrey

A noble nation deeply steeped in arcane magic, The Kingdom of Balthia is a realm where even the most forbidden fantasies can become reality. An ambitious empire, it seeks to forge a long-awaited alliance through the arranged marriage of its sole heir, Prince Cecil Auran.Only recently of age, the handsome young prince is still inexperienced and unsure of himself... moreA noble nation deeply steeped in arcane magic, The Kingdom of Balthia is a realm where even the most forbidden fantasies can become reality. An ambitious empire, it seeks to forge a long-awaited alliance through the arranged marriage of its sole heir, Prince Cecil Auran.Only recently of age, the handsome young prince is still inexperienced and unsure of himself. Today, while meeting his future bride, he finds himself powerless to resist focusing on her charismatic and athletic chaperone--her older brother Tristan, heir to the opposing throne.Captivated by the foreign prince's confidence and dominating presence, Cecil finds himself plunged into a sea of illicit sexual discovery, intense political scandal, and torrid passion. less

High above the world, beneath aged branches bathed in pale moonlight, a quiet promise is made. In the silence of the night, there are none to bear witness to the friendship being born. Two hearts finding comfort in a shared pain.A moment of courage and a moment of foolishness. Cecil must grapple with an unpleasant truth: beautiful dreams can morph into dangerous nightmares.

Black as onyx, the box sits in a quiet corner of the royal bedchamber. Gleaming gold clasps catch the setting sun; glistening seductively, they lock away a vile, cryptic secret within.Delicious, erotic power seeps from the vessel, writhing and squirming as it tempts the young prince, begging him to set it free.Such a beautiful gift…Foreign and captivating…His slender fingers tremble as they grasp the container. His clouded mind races as it surrenders to eldritch lust... moreBlack as onyx, the box sits in a quiet corner of the royal bedchamber. Gleaming gold clasps catch the setting sun; glistening seductively, they lock away a vile, cryptic secret within.Delicious, erotic power seeps from the vessel, writhing and squirming as it tempts the young prince, begging him to set it free.Such a beautiful gift…Foreign and captivating…His slender fingers tremble as they grasp the container. His clouded mind races as it surrenders to eldritch lust.Format: Short storyLength: 5,684 words***CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT*** less

Racing heart, flushed cheeks, clammy palms…Cecil sits beside the man he admires most.The words bubble up within him, begging to be set free.He knows this is it.The point of no return.

The message is penned upon thick, ornate parchment. Gold and silver threads woven into the paper glimmer as Cecil holds the strange letter aloft.By invitation of Lord Valdan VI, you are invited to a social banquet at the imperial palace.Please bring a guest.Males only.Format: Short storyLength: 6,479 words***CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT***

“Master, we’ve been waiting for you.”Music spills into the grand ballroom as masked men mingle, attended to by an endless procession of young, handsome servants bearing bowls of strange white powder.Cecil’s palms are sweaty as he partakes. He can feel something awakening inside him…a need for power…a need for control.Format: Short storyLength: ~7,000 words***CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT***

The day of the royal wedding has arrived.Prince Cecil is to cement his imperial alliance by marrying the foreign princess, but she is unaware of his illicit love for her brother, heir to the rival throne.As the time comes to say his vows, a strange feeling wells up within him like a building wildfire. With each passing moment, it grows larger, swelling into an inferno of confidence.The crowd stares in stunned silence as he turns toward the man he truly desires... moreThe day of the royal wedding has arrived.Prince Cecil is to cement his imperial alliance by marrying the foreign princess, but she is unaware of his illicit love for her brother, heir to the rival throne.As the time comes to say his vows, a strange feeling wells up within him like a building wildfire. With each passing moment, it grows larger, swelling into an inferno of confidence.The crowd stares in stunned silence as he turns toward the man he truly desires. In this moment, Cecil needs only one thing: to be free. less

“You’re my prisoner now.”Deep in the Elran castle dungeons, Tristan shackles Cecil to the wall. Despite the bindings, the young Balthian prince feels freer than ever.It’s been months since the royal wedding. Here in the darkness, Cecil is finally able to see the consequences of his actions.This is the reward for challenging fate.