Tempered Bond [Original Work]

After her father's death, Elodie Avelaine is left with only her mother and an uncertain future. In order to support them both, she takes a job as a maid in the Hargrove Duchy. There, she is assigned to serve Ilya Montrose Hargrove, a young duke who has been hiding from society for years since inheriting his title. With rumors of his temper and the mystery surrounding his past, Elodie is drawn into a world of secrets and tension. As their paths cross, they must confront the shadows of their pasts, questioning whether their fates were always meant to meet.

An original work by Geneviere "dear" Astreia (2025).