oy reputation and the growing attraction she feels. But Caden is persistent, always finding reasons to be near her, to offer a teas

by the glowing embers. The warmth of the fire is nothing compared to

he says softly, his voice tinged wi

s. "What do

for the first time. "This place... this world

n't sure if it's from his words or the way he'

as she sees faint lights dancing in the air, shimmering like stars pulled from the sky

murmurs. "There's more

magic, danger, and secrets. And at the center of it all is Caden-a man she barely knows but is irresistibly drawn to

willing to dive into this unknown world-and into t