Bound by His Pain

Sinopsis

Half-elf Alice endures constant exclusion from her kin and harsh family discipline, forced into a pact with a haughty elf. During a tavern incident, she meets Owen, the city’s hidden ruler. They form a bizarre pain-bonding curse. To break it, they sign a soul covenant, bound to resolve the restraint only through true love. As affection blooms between them, hidden identities create estrangement, while villains scheme in the shadows. Side by side, they uncover past truths, lift the curse, consummate their love, and resolve long-standing family feuds.