Being sold into slavery by the brothels was bad enough. Then I was handed over to an orc pretending to be a shaman.
One minute Im fighting for my life in the hot springs while the old shaman works his magic, the next Im property of his replacement. But somethings off about Droko—he has the muscles of a warrior, the confidence of a noble, and no idea how to perform even a single ritual.
I should be planning my escape. Instead, Im teaching this hulking green fraud how to fake his way through ceremonies before we both end up dead. Theres just...
Being sold into slavery by the brothels was bad enough. Then I was handed over to an orc pretending to be a shaman.
One minute Im fighting for my life in the hot springs while the old shaman works his magic, the next Im property of his replacement. But somethings off about Droko—he has the muscles of a warrior, the confidence of a noble, and no idea how to perform even a single ritual.
I should be planning my escape. Instead, Im teaching this hulking green fraud how to fake his way through ceremonies before we both end up dead. Theres just one problem: the more time we spend hiding in shadowy caves and whispering secrets, the harder it gets to ignore the heat between us.
As ancient prophecies, power struggles, and one very angry honor guard threaten to tear us apart, well need more than clever tricks to survive.
When humans from the civilized lands find themselves claimed by orcs of the fearsome Red Hand clan, passion ignites. These stories weave together clan politics, ancient prophecies, and dangerous adversaries with slow-burn romance. The series follows unlikely heroes as they navigate treachery, cultural clashes, and unexpected attraction in a richly detailed world where survival depends on finding common ground.
