(Completed) A blind prince was never meant to be chosen. A demon king was never meant to love. In an ancient empire where sacrifices keep the world intact, Lian Feng is offered to the underworld, not because he is powerful, but because no one believes he is useful. Blind, gentle, and devoted to his plants, he expects his fate to be quiet, brief, and forgotten. Instead, the Demon King chooses him. Feared by gods and mortals alike, the towering ruler of the underworld claims Lian as his bride and refuses to give him back. What begins as a ritual sacrifice becomes something far more dangerous: a bond forged through trust, tenderness, and quiet defiance. As Lian learns to navigate a realm of shadows through sound, scent, and intuition, he discovers that monsters are not always cruel, and that being held by one might be the safest place of all. With jealous demon lords, ancient prophecies, spirit guardians, and a love powerful enough to shake entire realms, To Be Held by a Monster is a dark fantasy BL romance about choosing softness in a world that worships fear. ⚠️ Note: This book is historical fantasy fiction. In this story, romance only develops when characters are 18+. Any earlier dynamics are purely guardian protectiveness and are not romantic. Reader discretion is advised if age-related themes make you uncomfortable. ⚠️ EDITOR'S NOTE ⚠️ This book is currently under editing. 🏆 Rankings & Achievements 🥇 #1 (Lgbtfiction) - 4/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Lgbtlove) - 31/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Monster Romance) - 25/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Love) - 25/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Fluffy) - 17/02/2026 🥇 #1 (Demons) - 03/02/2026 🥇 #1 (Ancient) - 02/02/2026 🥇 #1 (Monsters) - 20/01/2026 🥇 #1 (MxM) - 24/01/2026 🥈 #2 (Blind) - 26/08/2026 #7 (MxM) - 03/02/2026

✨ Author's Note: This is my first-ever story! I'm so excited to share it with you all. Support and constructive feedback are very welcome. If you see anything that needs a correction or have suggestions, let me know! Happy reading! ❤️ ******** One life was stolen. The next will be paid for in blood. In his first life, Ren Xiao was a sacrificial pawn-a shield for a family that eventually threw him to the wolves. He died in a cold dungeon, betrayed by his own blood. But the Heavens aren't finished with him yet. Waking up in the body of a "White Lotus" Ger known for his weakness and tears, Ren Xiao finds himself sold off to settle a debt. His new owner? General Yan Kuan, the legendary "Iron Wall of the North"-a man rumored to be as cold as the ice on his blade and twice as lethal. The Empire expects a weeping bride. The General expects a political burden. They are both wrong. Armed with the memories of a survivor and a heart forged in fire, Ren Xiao is no longer a flower to be plucked. He is a blade cloaked in silk. From the treacherous Imperial Court to the blood-stained mountain passes of the North, Ren Xiao will prove that even the fiercest General can be brought to his knees-not by tears, but by the lethal grace of the Iron Rose.