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The Cursed One

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Summary

You're the last woman I should touch... and the only one I burn for. He's a ruthless king bound by duty. She's the forbidden temptation he was never meant to touch. Violet was raised to destroy him, but one look, one touch, and she's caught in a fire she can't escape. Dark secrets swirl around them. Desire burns between them. And in a palace built on lies, surrendering to passion may be the most dangerous betrayal of all. Author's Note: This is Book Two of "The House of Dravenmore" book series, following the next generation of royal intrigue, forbidden love, and legacy-born curses. While connected to the events of Book One, this story can be read and enjoyed on its own. Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's express written permission.

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Complete
Chapters
36
Rating
4.8 (9 reviews)
Age Rating
18+

Introduction

They said his mother was cursed. She was beautiful, ambitious, and mad with power—driven to the edge of a tower by love, jealousy, and a witch’s spell. The night she nearly took her son with her, Queen Samira saved the child and raised him as her own. That child is now King Rowan.

He was forged in fire and loss. Raised by love, shaped by rumors, and hardened by the crown.

The kingdom sees a ruthless ruler, a dangerous man who fears nothing—except the return of the curse that stole his mother’s mind.When his beloved wife, Queen Helena, falls ill without reason, the old whispers return: the witches are not done with him. And this time, Rowan will not let magic take what he loves.So when a mysterious young healer is captured—a girl with haunting eyes, Rowan makes a choice that will change everything.She is his prisoner.

She is his last hope.And she might be the only woman who can break the curse...or become it. writing here…

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