The King's Champion

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>There are always occasions where things don't meet at the proper moments.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Espen Aylwin came to Mandril Keep in pursuit of his dream of becoming a knight and serving the king as he had been educated and trained to do since he was old enough to hold a sword. While working towards earning his knighthood he finds himself embroiled in the fledgling marriage of his king and queen as the king- trapped within a marriage that he does not want- confesses that his interest lies with Espen rather than his new bride. Together they must learn to navigate the intense scrutiny of court life as well as their own feelings as Espen and the king's relationship becomes something deeper than either expected.</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The King's Champion</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is an exploration of love identity and the complexities of both even with the right partner by your side. Espen must ask himself the essential question of which is more important: following his heart or following the path that's been set out for him even when it feels wrong.</span></p>