The Cursed Duke and I
In the impoverished village of Harrowfield, Preciosa Golde is sold by her uncle and aunt to repay their debts. Her life takes a horrifying turn when the slave caravan transporting her is attacked by monstrous creatures, and the beast that nearly ends her life transforms into a man at her touch. Meet Duke Aelric Vaughan, a cursed werewolf who vanished more than fifty years ago. Bound to eternal youth and condemned to solitude, Aelric cannot leave his estate without turning into a beast. When he discovers that Preciosa’s presence allows him to remain human, he takes her as his slave, and promises her freedom if she helps him break the curse that binds him. Their journey across war-torn kingdoms leads them into a world of dark magic, betrayal, and forbidden desire. As enemies become unlikely allies and longing turns to love, Preciosa uncovers a secret buried within her own blood—one that could free Aelric from his torment or destroy them both. With time running out and danger closing in, Preciosa must choose between freedom and the cursed duke who has stolen her heart. A darkly romantic tale of curses, power, and a love strong enough to defy fate itself.
