Taken by Fire

Twenty years ago, I saw my daughter die. Not in life—but in a vision. I left my eight-year-old that night with nothing but dinner and a promise she'd be safe. And then I walked straight into the clutches of my enemy—trading my life for hers. Now I'm the captive of dragons, a witch crafting prophecies that dance between truth and deception. My value keeps me alive, but every glimpse into the future costs me. Then he appears—compelling, reckless, dangerous. He offers escape in whispers . . . but freedom always comes with a price. And just as his promises tempt me, my situation grows more complex. My handler—cold, sharp, unreadable—was supposed to be my jailer. Instead, an unexpected bond has formed between us, revealing truths I never expected to find in captivity. Caught between my growing feelings for a man who represents freedom and the complicated connection to one who holds my chains, I've found strength in the most unexpected places. But this isn't just about bonds forged in darkness or survival anymore. The powers that took my freedom are fracturing. And my daughter has awakened to her heritage, drawing attention from enemies who have controlled me for too long. I can't let her face them alone. But this time, I won't just be the witch who disappeared into the night. I'll become what they never expected: the flame that burns them all to ash. Because after two decades of sacrifice, I'm not just taking back my freedom. I'm taking back everything.