Tetherwoven

In a realm where magic breathes, bleeds, and binds, the strength of the Veil is the only thing keeping two worlds from collapsing. To keep it intact, a Luminant must be chosen each cycle—someone capable of anchoring the realms with their breath, their magic… and sometimes, their life. After the death of his father, King Castien must find a new Luminant to renew the ancient pact between humans and the fae, and to mend the Veil that holds their worlds apart. But as the Veil unravels faster than ever and political forces stir, Castien needs more than power—he needs a Luminant who can survive the Rite and trust a king whose heart is anything but invulnerable. No one ever imagined Elora—a quiet herbalist from the forgotten village of Morhaine—would be chosen. Least of all Elora herself. But when the fae king rides through the mist to claim a Luminant for the sacred cycle, it is her breath he shares—and her fate that begins to fracture. Bound by duty, Elora is thrust into the brutal and magnificent world of the fae court, a place steeped in intrigue, betrayal, and ancient magic. There, she and Castien must navigate power struggles, forbidden attraction, and the true nature of their gifts—before time runs out for both their worlds. As unrest grows on both sides of the Veil and long-dormant forces begin to stir, Elora and Castien must decide what they're willing to sacrifice: the Rite that could save their world… or the bond that could unravel them both. The Veil trembles. The realm waits. And desire, like magic, cannot be tamed.