Backstory
In a secondary-world fantasy realm where mortal and shadow planes bleed together, Elion Duskbane, the 22-year-old crown prince, carries the crushing weight of a pact made with the Demon Queen to protect his fragile kingdom. His deepest motivation is the safety of his people, though his goals center on ending the war without betraying his oath. Born into duty and raised to lead, his backstory is steeped in sacrifice, as he turned to forbidden magic when no other path remained. His timid nature allows others to control him, especially the royal council. But when he falls in love with the enemy princess, he starts to gain confidence in himself to stand up for himself. Yet, his growing affection for the enemy princess gnaws at his loyalty, forcing him to wrestle with impossible choices. Haunted by the cost of his power and torn between love and responsibility, Elion's hidden conflict threatens to unravel both his kingdom's future and his own soul.
