Prince Sogistil had a problem. Not only was he in charge of his first royal blessing, but he had been struggling with a newfound yearning. One that only seems to be sated by indulging in physical pleasure with his knight, Bek. Benedict is fully dedicated to supporting his prince in any way possible. And the guidance he's bound to get while accompanying his liege on his mission is sure to help him pass his entrance exams to join the royal guard. Even if his new duties may distract him a little. When Sogistil discovers that Benedict is not only his soulmate, but also cursed to die by his hand, he proceeds to make a series of terrible decisions that puts their relationship and lives at stake. Sogistil isn't willing to let Benedict go, even when it means fighting against the man who raised him. And Benedict isn't about to let Sogistil throw away his title and go into hiding forever. But can a knight's devotion to his liege and a prince's love for his knight defeat ancient magic?