Vassal of the Obsidian Throne

In the subterranean empire of Veridian, silence is survival-and obedience is law. Theron, a human vassal bound to the cold and calculating Prince Kaelen, has spent years perfecting the art of disappearing: to serve without thought, to obey without question, to exist only as a shadow in his master's court. But when his quiet intelligence catches the prince's eye, his cage of servitude becomes something far more dangerous.
Prince Kaelen rules with flawless discipline, mastering the deadly art of Umbral Weaving-magic drawn from shadow and emotion. Yet when Theron begins to see through the cracks in his command, a new kind of power stirs between them-one the Drow lords of Veridian would call treason. As political schemes turn to open rebellion and alliances fracture like glass, both master and servant must choose between duty and desire, control and connection.
For in the Obsidian Court, love is the most treacherous weapon of all. Why Readers Will Love It A richly woven dark fantasy world filled with court intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden power. A slow-burn psychological and emotional tension between a human vassal and an elven prince. Elegant, immersive prose that blends political strategy, magic, and moral conflict. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, From Blood and Ash, The Locked Tomb, or The Goblin Emperor.