The Shadow Prince's Only Cure

Undercity tinkerer Ayla discovers Thranduil, a prince cursed and pinned by shadow spikes for a millennium. Her touch suppresses his curse, and they bargain: one touch for a day of protection. Hunted by a religious order, they uncover Ayla's heritage as the queen's daughter and a palace coup behind the curse. Together, they break it, bind their lifespans, and set out to hunt the ancient Lightless One.