The Phoenix and His Prince: The Monster's Pet #2

The only thing Elric has ever wanted was to rule. Now his brother and a dragon sit on the throne, and his only recourse is to beg the phoenix Athan for help. Elric will trade anything-even his body-for power. There's nothing wrong with wanting power, no matter what Athan says. Elric's soul isn't broken, or dirtied, or rusted. Athan's insistence on "fixing" Elric is nothing but a distraction. Elric's ambition might drive Athan away entirely, but Elric doesn't need smiles. He doesn't need joy...