An Unsought Destiny

<p><strong>What does it take for a man to avoid his destiny?</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Protect the Elven Nation</strong> from neighboring humans save his sister from a fortified city of <strong>loathsome knights</strong> and evade the expectations that accompany being an <strong>heir to the throne</strong>. For decades General <strong>Neldrid Zorlias has made no time for love</strong>. Duty comes first. He made certain of that <strong>especially after an unsuccessful engagement</strong>. Neldrid has too much needing his attention particularly his sister Thylaina. </p><p> </p><p>While at the palace to report a <strong>failed rescue attempt for his sister</strong> from the humans who had once been allies of the elves <strong>Neldrid finds himself smitten with his cousin's handmaiden</strong>. Foolish for he has never indulged with palace servants but this woman seems genuine. <strong>Denyera displays respect kindheartedness and charm</strong>. Not to mention <strong>the passion she shares with Neldrid</strong> is unlike any he has ever experienced. </p><p> </p><p>Yet <strong>since the beginning of their affair Neldrid's decisions endanger his career friendships and freedom</strong>. His life may never be the same.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How does a servant's simple life lose control so easily?</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Denyera adores serving the princess</strong> her closest friend for twenty years. Bringing joy and <strong>pleasing Her Highness is the handmaiden's greatest delight.</strong> However that <strong>special relationship</strong> along with Denyera's calm life at the palace is <strong>compromised when she gains the affection of the princess' cousin</strong> Lord Neldrid. <strong>Her affair with Neldrid not only displeases Princess Valrae but another powerful figure the Elven Nation.</strong> The king's advisor <strong>Lord Kyliseth has been attempting marriage arrangements for Neldrid</strong> over the past several decades. And <strong>Denyera's presence brings all efforts to a halt.</strong></p><p> </p><p>It<strong> matters not that Neldrid is the most desirable man</strong> in Etharell nor that he might one day sit on the throne <strong>Denyera loves him</strong> for the elf that he is not the position he holds. She wants nothing more than to share a joyous life with Neldrid.</p><p> </p><p><strong>But schemes and manipulation prevent Neldrid and Denyera from their desire of a happy lifetime together.</strong> <strong>Deceit push the lovers into choices that threaten to change them... and hurt those they care about. </strong></p><p> </p><p>Can Neldrid and Denyera survive such treachery? Or <strong>will destiny force them apart?</strong></p><p> </p>