The Ruined Heiress's Deal With The Regent

gless struggle, p

wilight. Heavy footsteps crunched over dry

er Elara Voss, pinning the frai

. His grimy, calloused hands brushed shamelessly across her bare sho

e. Yellowed teeth glinted in the dim light,

e girl pretending to be pure. She said you're starving for a man's touch

split open, baring her skin to the chilly evening air. His

he snarled. "You'll lose your title, your betrothal,

her, but the timid, gentle shell

t and medical training after Elara was betrayed and trafficked by Lydia years ago. Elara lost all memories after being r

aristocratic title and a seemingly perfect fiancé, has lived a lucky life that has long stirred Lydi

draining strength and sanity. To completely ruin her rival, she bribed the greedy, violent Jed to ambush Elara in the iso

ed her eyes. She had survived countless deadly battles in the b

the scorching poison, sharp with unyielding resolve. "Lydia's mone

burst into mocking laughter, reaching out to

is fatal

against him. With brutal, clinical precision honed by years of harsh bor

anished in an instant. He doubled over in crippling agony,

base of his skull. A hollow thud echoed through the tre

and unforgiving. She would never spare a

sted her last strength, triggering

Black spots blurred her vision. Her breathing grew shallow and ragged. Trapped i

, a low, pained groan drif

-deep suffering, entirely diff

feet. Thorns tore her tattered gown, but she barely

quiet elm clearing

ack velvet embroidered with silver. His skin was unnaturally pale, and delica

d his curse instantly. He suffered the ancient Frostbite Curse, a hex that

ed by harsh border battles, she realized the forbidden truth in a split second: their curses could neu

hance to survive

ng. Though weakened by his curse, he remained lethally dangerous. His gaze held arrogan

ss times during her border survival years.

ly. "Your frost can save me. My heat can

mperious growl, ordering

ft no room f

nd pressed her trembling, burning

r veins, calming her raging fire. In return, her scorchi

nly delayed death. To live

ane braced her palms on his icy shoulder

. It was a ruthless

n life and ruin, clinging to the onl