Series: Smoke and Shadows (each can be read as a standalone)
$4.99
Romance, Fantasy
A heroine’s daring escape ignites a perilous odyssey, forcing her to confront both inner demons and an unwanted fated mate, as trust and destiny clash. Imprisoned by the ruthless monsters, Sage's world shatters when her mother is brutally slain before her eyes. Feeling abandoned by the Moon goddess and the male gargoyles who failed to rescue them, Sage takes matters into her own hands. In a daring escape, she frees herself and the remaining captives, rejecting the pull of her fated mate amidst the chaos. Daxos, driven by an unrelenting need to find his destined partner, embarks on a perilous quest. When he finally scents her presence, his deepest dreams become reality—but their reunion is far from joyous. Scarred and disillusioned, Sage rebuffs him, though reluctantly accepts his help to navigate treacherous terrain back to safety. As their grueling journey unfolds, Daxos must find a way to mend Sage's broken trust while she grapples with her conflicted heart. Can their fated bond overcome the scars of betrayal and trauma? In a world where hope flickers like a dying ember, will love be enough to light their way home?