Tearing the Bond His Mad Regret

Tearing the Bond His Mad Regret — A master barrier architect breaks free from a destructive soul marriage and forges a new life in a rival forest realm.

Aelia, chief barrier architect of the Dawn Court, designed the Starlight Core that has shielded the realm for years. Her soul marriage to Lord Aurelian fractures after he shelters Sylvia, a dark elf orphan who manipulates their son Laris and turns Aurelian against his wife. During a dispute clashing Laris's birthday with the anniversary of Aelia's parents' deaths, Aurelian's cruelty drives Aelia to remove her wedding ring. Sylvia baits her with the Moonlight Flower tied to those deaths; when Aelia reacts, Aurelian strikes her and then jails her on false charges of stealing barrier secrets. Exonerated but empty-handed, Aelia departs for the Silver Moon Forest, where Valerian — now its lord and high priest — has watched over her since she saved him eight years prior. He secures her a post at the Silver Moon Defense Array Institute, where her talent flourishes. Aurelian's belated remorse only widens the gap. At a forest banquet, Aelia exposes Sylvia's rumors and assassination plots, sending the schemer to the Tribunal. As Aelia and Valerian survive drugging and joint battles, affection grows, though his father Raphael initially opposes them. Valerian stands firm, winning his father's acceptance. Beneath the World Tree, the soul pact dissolves; Aelia, Valerian, and their adopted daughter Lenore begin a new chapter.

Quick answers

Why does Aelia leave the Dawn Court?

Aurelian sides with Sylvia, strikes Aelia, and imprisons her on false theft charges after she tries to end their soul marriage.

Who helps Aelia rebuild her career?

Valerian, lord of the Silver Moon Forest, secretly arranges her appointment as chief barrier architect at the Silver Moon Defense Array Institute.

Recommended for

Readers who want a fantasy romance where a skilled heroine escapes a manipulative marriage and builds her own destiny.