The Duke's Fated Cure

A cursed duke and a divorced woman enter a contract marriage for survival.

Duke Cassian Thorne battles a magical affliction that only Aveline can calm through physical contact. She steps into his world after rescuing his daughter from death, a heroic act that marks her as his necessary antidote. Having just escaped a failed marriage, Aveline accepts Cassian's proposal for a practical union. The arrangement grants him the vital touch he needs to function while providing her the stability and protection she lost, binding two desperate people in a mutually dependent bargain.

• fantasy
• contract marriage
• second chance
• historical

1. Duke Cassian Thorne bears a desire curse
2. Aveline saves his daughter from death
3. They marry for mutual survival needs

Fans of fantasy romance with contractual bonds and supernatural stakes will appreciate this setup.