{"product_id":"prince-and-betrothed-9798223842552","title":"Prince and Betrothed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeing claimed shouldn't feel so lonely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSei's power isn't truly his. As a grail, his role is to serve a mage by augmenting their magic. He's equally nervous and excited about his arranged betrothal. After a life without intimacy, Sei will finally fulfill his true purpose as a treasured, valuable grail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's only one problem: Sei's new betrothed is the legendary Marek Dire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dragonrider prince is powerful, intimidating, and larger than life-or at least larger than Sei. Prince Marek doesn't want a husband, especially one like this. Sei might be captivating, but he's also fragile and frighteningly obedient. Marek vows to break the betrothal, and he refuses to use Sei as a grail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter how much Sei wants to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Marek underestimates Sei. Wielding kindness as a weapon, Sei discovers unexpected tenderness in Marek-and new fierceness in himself. But being a grail in power-hungry Draskora is dangerous, and Marek still fears two things. That someone else might hurt Sei...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...or that Marek himself will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrince and Betrothed is a high fantasy gay romance, with an arranged marriage, dragons, and shameless displays of affection. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, and Prince and Betrothed continues the three-book arc about the princes of Draskora.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tavia Lark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674336137490,"sku":"9798223842552","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb6242fc-0fab-43ea-9884-e9298ef6fd19.jpg?v=1733857721","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/prince-and-betrothed-9798223842552","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}