When Raewyn accidentally opens a portal to another realm, she's trapped in a dangerous world far from home—until she encounters Merikh, a terrifying creature who's been searching for an escape for nearly two centuries. What begins as a predator-and-prey dynamic transforms into something neither of them expected when Merikh finds himself drawn to the ethereal elf in ways that challenge everything he believed about himself. As they journey together, both searching for their own versions of freedom, they'll have to navigate not just the monsters lurking in this dark world, but the walls they've built around their hearts. This is a story about finding home in the most unexpected place—and in the most dangerous person.

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darkyearningsensualetherealintense

Dark, sensual alternative with haunting orchestral elements. Think moody synth-pop, gothic indie, and intense R&B—layered with ethereal fae atmosphere. Slow-burn tension building to scorching passion. Artists like Halsey, The Midnight, Florence + The Machine, and Cigarettes After Sex.

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