Riker has worn countless names across countless lifetimes — ruler, diplomat, hermit, wanderer. To those who know what he truly is, he is simply The Immortal Wizard. His obsession has never been wealth or power. It has always been magic. After a failed hunt for forbidden knowledge leaves him drained and near death, Riker’s survival comes from an unexpected source: Princess Petra — a noblewoman desperate to escape her cruel husband and the prison of royal life. Petra possesses a rare source of divine energy, powerful enough to restore Riker’s strength. The catch? That energy can only be released through physical intimacy. Bound by necessity, the two form a dangerous pact. Riker will protect Petra and help her disappear from her husband’s reach. In return, Petra will provide the power he needs to survive and reclaim his former strength.