Demon King Lucifer faces extinction unless he weds Elara, whose pure heart can sustain him. She accepts the pact solely to rescue her imperiled father, yet the cold arrangement kindles genuine devotion on both sides. A rival force shatters their fragile union, driving Lucifer to abandon his crown and might in a desperate quest to reclaim her. He finally tracks her down, only to discover she has disappeared completely, secretly raising the daughter born from their bond.
fantasy
romance
contract-marriage
What draws you in
Cursed monarch bargains for survival
Contract marriage blooms into devotion
Father surrenders throne for family
You'll love it if
You crave fantasy romance where a ruthless immortal risks oblivion for a mortal wife and hidden child.
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