A betrayed artificer loses her hands, gains a duke's aid, and unmasks a demon.
On their anniversary, master artificer Elara finds Darius with a succubus. He shatters the sole remedy for his fracturing soul and mangles her hands, ending her ability to work metal and magic. Duke Karen pulls her from the ruin, restores her limbs, and helps her reveal the succubus's lies. Darius meets his end while Elara's fingers relearn the craft, and a quiet devotion takes root between her and Karen.
Markers
- 1Artificer heroine
- 2Succubus betrayal
- 3Duke protector
Audience
Audiences who want a capable heroine turning catastrophe into a fresh start will stay for the craft and quiet romance.
