Twenty years of hiding has made Fia Riftborne an expert at staying invisible, but when her dangerous secret power erupts and leaves two noblewomen dead, a devastatingly beautiful Sidhe General offers her an impossible choice: join his elite guard unit or face execution. Thrust into a world of deadly politics, mounting darkness, and the growing threat of wraiths consuming the Western border, Fia discovers she might be the only one powerful enough to save her entire realm—if she can survive the General first. As Laryk Ashford draws her closer, Fia finds herself torn between the temptation of finally belonging and the terrifying truth that trusting him could cost her everything she's rebuilt. With the Isle crumbling around her and her feelings for the General becoming harder to deny, Fia must decide whether to surrender to the chaos or become the weapon everyone needs her to be.

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Dark fae fantasy romance with forbidden tension and dangerous magic. Blend ethereal orchestral moments with sultry indie and electronic undertones. Think gothic atmosphere meets smoldering chemistry—atmospheric, moody, with building intensity. Include artists like Hozier, Banks, and Purity Ring.

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