Bound to Lucifer

Cursed demon king weds pure-hearted woman; rival separates them; he searches for wife and child.

To escape a fatal curse, Demon King Lucifer binds himself to Elara, a woman whose untainted heart satisfies the ancient condition. She accepts the arrangement solely to spare her father's life, yet the calculated exchange gradually deepens into authentic devotion. A rival faction exploits their connection, shattering the bond and forcing Lucifer to relinquish his crown and power in a desperate bid to reclaim her. He finally tracks her down, only to discover she has disappeared completely, secretly raising the daughter born from their union.

• fantasy
• romance
• contract marriage

1. Lucifer requires Elara's pure heart to survive
2. Elara agrees to save her father
3. Rival separates them; Lucifer loses throne searching for wife and daughter

Fans of fantasy romance with cursed rulers, contract marriages that turn real, and separated parents searching for a hidden child.