The Cold Flame
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Last published Mon, Dec 1, 2025
In a world where clans rule with fire and water, Divya Mizuhana, a gentle healer from a once-powerful but politically weak family, is forced into an arranged marriage with the cold and formidable Ayato Kazan of the dominant Fire Clan. Tasked with navigating the dangerous waters of duty, loyalty, and her own growing fears, Divya must learn to wield her powers under Ayato's strict, unyielding guidance-while surviving his icy stare, the clan's political intrigues, and her own spiraling doubts. As sparks of tension ignite into something neither of them expected, Divya must discover whether courage, love, and trust can bloom where duty demands sacrifice. π
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