Once upon a time, Tarin Morris was a prized, pretty thing. As a slave in the harems of some of the wealthiest and cruelest men it was only his looks and willingness to obey that mattered. Now as a free man, Tarin lives by selling his skills with a sword to the same wealthy men that once owned him. He fights their petty duels of honor when they'd not risk their lives or sully their hands... moreOnce upon a time, Tarin Morris was a prized, pretty thing. As a slave in the harems of some of the wealthiest and cruelest men it was only his looks and willingness to obey that mattered. Now as a free man, Tarin lives by selling his skills with a sword to the same wealthy men that once owned him. He fights their petty duels of honor when they'd not risk their lives or sully their hands.Only as an early spring duel goes awry, his life starts to unravel and his life will never again be the same as it once was...WARNING: This story does NOT contain explicit slash. It DOES contain hints of heterosexuality, but this story is essential as the introduction to the next, which WILL contain slashy goodness! less
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