Duke Cassian Thorne seeks the only contact that can quiet his magical hunger.
Duke Cassian Thorne holds a lofty title but remains helpless against a desire curse that only one woman can silence. Aveline steps into his life by pulling his daughter from danger, proving she is the antidote he has hunted. After her own marriage collapses, she accepts his proposal for a practical union. He receives the contact that preserves his sanity, while she gains protection and stability. Their arrangement binds them together before either can predict what follows.
Why it hooks you
- A supernatural curse demands a very specific remedy
- A rescue creates an unexpected bond between two strangers
- A practical marriage offers safety to someone starting over
Intensity
The story mixes high-stakes magic with quiet emotional tension.
