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Bargain with the Demon King: A Dark Fantasy Romance
“So… when do I get the pitchfork? I feel underdressed for eternal damnation.”
I might be breakable, but I'm his to break.
When the man she loves is dying, Adraya doesn’t hesitate—she summons a demon and trades her soul to save him.
But the one who answers isn’t just any demon. He’s Azzaron, ruler of the twilight realm, collector of souls, and the most arrogant creature she’s ever met. Now she’s bound to his obsidian fortress, surrounded by screams and shadows.
Except he doesn’t take her soul. He hesitates—for the first time in eternity.
Her light shouldn’t survive in his darkness. Her laughter shouldn’t echo through his hell.
But it does.
And the Demon King can’t seem to look away.
A standalone dark fantasy romance where hope defies hell, desire is damnation, and even demon kings can fall.
Author’s This book was revised and updated on January 5, 2026 to address early feedback and improve clarity and continuity.
I might be breakable, but I'm his to break.
When the man she loves is dying, Adraya doesn’t hesitate—she summons a demon and trades her soul to save him.
But the one who answers isn’t just any demon. He’s Azzaron, ruler of the twilight realm, collector of souls, and the most arrogant creature she’s ever met. Now she’s bound to his obsidian fortress, surrounded by screams and shadows.
Except he doesn’t take her soul. He hesitates—for the first time in eternity.
Her light shouldn’t survive in his darkness. Her laughter shouldn’t echo through his hell.
But it does.
And the Demon King can’t seem to look away.
A standalone dark fantasy romance where hope defies hell, desire is damnation, and even demon kings can fall.
Author’s This book was revised and updated on January 5, 2026 to address early feedback and improve clarity and continuity.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2025
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October 12, 2025
NOT BAD FOR A NEW AUTHOR. SOLID 3.5 STARS!
Personally, this wasn't steamy enough, especially with the good tension flowing between the MCs. Also, I was sad when the heroine adopted a cruel, mean streak after getting a rude awakening about the man she sold her soul for. The main reasons WHY AZZARON fell in love with ADRAYA was because of her naivete and optimism to see the good in everything and everyone. The fact that she broke and become mean...just didn't sit too well with me even if I kind of UNDERSTAND why the author chose to write that path.
Ironically, Azzaron who has seen the worst of humanity and obviously lost faith in them for 17,000 years shouldn't even fall in love with one he so despises, thus the reason why I stand firm on the heroine remaining sweet.
AZZARON is a jaded Demon King who has seen the unsalvageable cruelty and selfishness of humanity. He mainly offers a bargain to desperate humans in exchange for their souls. Naturally, our heroine was one of those "fools" who summoned him and sold her soul to him. Azzaron already knew Chad wasn't worth Adraya's soul, however who was he to deny a new soul to keep? Azzaron's character development was 50-50, I could see the changes or awakening in his heart when he was becoming to be TOUCHED by Adraya's actions. I say 50 because deep down, perhaps there's always been a part of him that knows how to love, only never to have experienced. Actions speak louder than words, and this Demon King has proven his emotions through plenty of things he did FOR Adraya, and not in words. I like that - A LOT.
ADRAYA is what I do admire in a heroine. The first half, she is a starry-eyed romantic optimist who attempts to befriend Azzaron and get him to see the good in life or things. I liked that sweet girl who existed, not the spiteful woman she will become later on. While I understood that the author wanted to toughen Adraya, to assimilate her role into Azzaron's Queen, I still felt sad.
OVERALL the romance developed a little too quickly for my taste, and didn't have enough passionate chemistry. I'm not asking for erotica, but if you're going to add smut in the sensual scenes, at least make it vividly HOT and INTENSE. Otherwise, the soft, cherished moments between Adraya and Azzaron were cute.
Personally, this wasn't steamy enough, especially with the good tension flowing between the MCs. Also, I was sad when the heroine adopted a cruel, mean streak after getting a rude awakening about the man she sold her soul for. The main reasons WHY AZZARON fell in love with ADRAYA was because of her naivete and optimism to see the good in everything and everyone. The fact that she broke and become mean...just didn't sit too well with me even if I kind of UNDERSTAND why the author chose to write that path.
Ironically, Azzaron who has seen the worst of humanity and obviously lost faith in them for 17,000 years shouldn't even fall in love with one he so despises, thus the reason why I stand firm on the heroine remaining sweet.
AZZARON is a jaded Demon King who has seen the unsalvageable cruelty and selfishness of humanity. He mainly offers a bargain to desperate humans in exchange for their souls. Naturally, our heroine was one of those "fools" who summoned him and sold her soul to him. Azzaron already knew Chad wasn't worth Adraya's soul, however who was he to deny a new soul to keep? Azzaron's character development was 50-50, I could see the changes or awakening in his heart when he was becoming to be TOUCHED by Adraya's actions. I say 50 because deep down, perhaps there's always been a part of him that knows how to love, only never to have experienced. Actions speak louder than words, and this Demon King has proven his emotions through plenty of things he did FOR Adraya, and not in words. I like that - A LOT.
ADRAYA is what I do admire in a heroine. The first half, she is a starry-eyed romantic optimist who attempts to befriend Azzaron and get him to see the good in life or things. I liked that sweet girl who existed, not the spiteful woman she will become later on. While I understood that the author wanted to toughen Adraya, to assimilate her role into Azzaron's Queen, I still felt sad.
OVERALL the romance developed a little too quickly for my taste, and didn't have enough passionate chemistry. I'm not asking for erotica, but if you're going to add smut in the sensual scenes, at least make it vividly HOT and INTENSE. Otherwise, the soft, cherished moments between Adraya and Azzaron were cute.
October 15, 2025
This was ok, but it could have been amazing. the story was intriguing but certain parts fell flat / were boring and it didn't have enough smut for how long it was.
personally I liked the heroine's original sweet and optimistic personality more and wished she reached that baseline again..... I get why she changed after a betrayal but it just felt too campy and dramatic? like she goes from a true romantic and sweet soul (who the demon king fell in love with) and then bam, she's a wise cracking, gets beat up and smiles, saucy, aggressive, sarcastic dark heroine? like it just felt really sudden and we didn't get enough sexual tension or bonding to merit the ending scene IMO.
Lastly, while I liked the first half of the book, the latter half felt a bit rushed and stagnant at the same time and I didn't feel the payoff for the characters being together. it really dragged in some parts and the repetitive descriptions got a bit old after a while
personally I liked the heroine's original sweet and optimistic personality more and wished she reached that baseline again..... I get why she changed after a betrayal but it just felt too campy and dramatic? like she goes from a true romantic and sweet soul (who the demon king fell in love with) and then bam, she's a wise cracking, gets beat up and smiles, saucy, aggressive, sarcastic dark heroine? like it just felt really sudden and we didn't get enough sexual tension or bonding to merit the ending scene IMO.
Lastly, while I liked the first half of the book, the latter half felt a bit rushed and stagnant at the same time and I didn't feel the payoff for the characters being together. it really dragged in some parts and the repetitive descriptions got a bit old after a while
December 22, 2025
I loved the premise, I loved the characters but there were some serious flaws in this book. There are dream sequences that are indistinguishable from reality (even from the reader) and there are times were the plot repeats with a slight variation. And not in a deliberate way. It’s almost like the author wrote a chapter and walked away from the book for awhile and then picked up with the last scene she remembered. It was weird. Like we got two slightly different “i will burn the world down for what you’ve done to her” back to back. Covering the same event and the same people. Honestly, it made me wonder if this was an AI novel…
December 5, 2025
I absolutely loved the banter between Adraya and Azzaron. I loved the way she was simply herself and with that carried quiet confidence wherever she went, regardless of circumstances.
The feral and consuming attraction they felt for each other even while learning all the good and bad about one another, was destined for an explosive climax. Pun was definitely intended.
It was an enthraling story and one I enjoyed from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
The feral and consuming attraction they felt for each other even while learning all the good and bad about one another, was destined for an explosive climax. Pun was definitely intended.
It was an enthraling story and one I enjoyed from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
February 13, 2026
short, but oh so fun
Leah manages to fit a lot in a relatively short book (less 200 pages). The length of the book does detract from the fun characters that manage to have a genuine feel and growth,both personally and and relationship wise. This is the second book I have read of hers, painted shadows being the first. I am genuinely excited to read more and excited to see what she continues to write.
Leah manages to fit a lot in a relatively short book (less 200 pages). The length of the book does detract from the fun characters that manage to have a genuine feel and growth,both personally and and relationship wise. This is the second book I have read of hers, painted shadows being the first. I am genuinely excited to read more and excited to see what she continues to write.
January 31, 2026
My FYP brought me here so gave it a chance. I was drawn in by the pretty cover and it seemed like a short easy read.
Everyone had a pretty unique name and then we get basic Chad. We don't like Chad. Chad sucks. I hope he gets bitten by more rabbits.
Everyone had a pretty unique name and then we get basic Chad. We don't like Chad. Chad sucks. I hope he gets bitten by more rabbits.
February 1, 2026
better
This book was better written than the authors other one. Kept the wit but added more depth. Still feels like it’s lacking some how. Definitely needs a proof reader. But improved. I enjoyed the commentary
This book was better written than the authors other one. Kept the wit but added more depth. Still feels like it’s lacking some how. Definitely needs a proof reader. But improved. I enjoyed the commentary
February 6, 2026
This was pretty good and fun. I like it.
Started my reading binge for the night so can’t be mad.
Would I recommend to a friend who didn’t read wattpad? No. Would I recommend to a friend who did? Yes.
Started my reading binge for the night so can’t be mad.
Would I recommend to a friend who didn’t read wattpad? No. Would I recommend to a friend who did? Yes.
October 12, 2025
5 ⭐️ for vibes. Fun, easy read with all the angst and comedic snark and banter between a Demon King and a mortal.
November 27, 2025
This is a whack-a-doo book. I loved it
January 6, 2026
good read
A very enjoyable tale, the story was quite original and refreshing. My only criticism was that it was too short
A very enjoyable tale, the story was quite original and refreshing. My only criticism was that it was too short
February 8, 2026
It was good
It was pretty good. You might want to remove the lines in the book unless they are meant to be there.
It was pretty good. You might want to remove the lines in the book unless they are meant to be there.
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