Volcanic Ash, Royal Blood
The Kingdom of Chandrapura has stood for centuries beneath the blessings of the Moon God, protected by a royal bloodline sworn to destroy demons wherever they rise.
King Pratayavarma has always lived for his people. Revered by his subjects and burdened by duty, he bears the weight of a kingdom threatened by spies, rival empires, and the shadows of an ancient war.
When a mysterious envoy named Kirtaka arrives from a neighboring kingdom, the king finds himself drawn to the stranger's courage, wit, and unwavering devotion. Yet beneath Kirtaka's charming smile lies a truth capable of shattering everything Pratayavarma believes in.
Kirtaka is no envoy.
He is Drishtank—a demon cursed by the Moon God himself.
What begins as deception slowly transforms into something far more dangerous. As secrets unravel and forbidden feelings grow, the king must choose between the laws of his ancestors and the desires of his heart.
But demons and kings were never meant to stand on the same side.
And in Chandrapura, righteousness has always triumphed over darkness.
Or so the stories say.
In a world of political conspiracies, ancient prophecies, deadly competitions, and a love destined to be condemned, can a king and a demon rewrite a fate written by the gods themselves?
Or will they become another tragedy remembered by history?