Alero was never meant to survive. Born a hybrid of vampire and witch, Bound by the very Council meant to protect the realms, her life has always teetered on the edge of annihilation. But when a cursed mark awakens inside her, unleashing an ancient power long buried beneath the Hollow, she becomes something no prophecy ever predicted. Kael is a werewolf forged in loss and fury. Bound to Alero by blood, by magic, by something deeper than fate, he must confront the past that shattered his pack-and the sister who betrayed them all. Together, they'll face monsters made of mirrors, the lies of gods, and the truth about their own darkness. Because in a world built on secrets and survival, love may be their only rebellion. Dark romance Found family Vampire-witch x werewolf High stakes, slow burn, enemies-to-lovers Betrayal, legacy, and the price of becoming