A slave bound by a hateful betrothal awakens Poseidon's power during a warrior trial.
Arcus suffers as chattel in a noble household, his future mother-in-law's contempt making his unwanted betrothal a daily torment. With no status to claim, he volunteers for a lethal warrior trial staged for aristocratic amusement. The moment he strikes, the ocean's ancient force erupts from him, revealing the godly bloodline the nobles never suspected. His survival now hinges on mastering a heritage that could destroy the world that enslaved him.
Motifs
Divine heritage awakens
Forced betrothal humiliation
Deadly trial spectacle
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