In a kingdom where witches are hunted and promises hold power, mercy can be the deadliest sin. When the witch Elara breaks a sacred oath to save a dying stranger, she forges a bond of forbidden magic that ties her fate to his—and awakens forces that could shatter an empire.
Bound by an oath older than the stars, Elara has lived her life in the shadows of the Shadowed Wood, hidden from the iron-fisted rule of witch hunters. But when her act of compassion revives Kaelen, a man with secrets steeped in royal blood and ancient curses, their lives become a dangerous weave of desire, betrayal, and fate.
As rebellion brews and the king’s armies close in, Elara and Kaelen must navigate the deadly politics of magic, war, and love—where every promise exacts a price, and every heartbeat risks exposure.
From the mist-drenched forests to the marble halls of the Capital, their connection burns with equal parts passion and peril. Torn between her people and her heart, Elara must decide whether to fight for freedom or surrender to the power that could consume them both.
The bond that saved his life may be the spell that ends hers.
Step into a world of elemental magic, forbidden oaths, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, and Jennifer L. Armentrout—this sweeping romantic fantasy will leave you spellbound until the final vow.
