On the second jump, Claire's bad leg gave way and she felt herself tumbling forward. A cry of surprise escaped her and Claire was certain she was about to topple off the side of the train. Alek, however, moved quickly, catching her mid-fall and keeping her upright, and alive. Claire lifted her eyes to meet his which were wide with alarm. The expression was fleeting, lasting for only a moment before it was replaced by a frown. "You could have fallen," he said pointedly. "I know," Claire breathed, finding her thoughts drifting to the strong arm wrapped around her waist. A flush rose to her cheeks and she was grateful for the biting wind that masked her reaction. "Thank you." "You need to be more careful," he continued, his eyes locked on hers, bright and haunting in the silver glow of the moon overhead. "I will," Claire assured him, her heart skipping in her chest. "I promise." ------ 1st Place in the Chaos Awards 2nd Place in the Mystic Awards 2nd Place in the Stella Luna Awards 2nd Place in the Talent Awards 2018 Highest Ranking #1 In Steampunk Found on the official Wattpad Fantasy account featured reading list "Wintery Worlds"

For the past eight years, Tessana has been the property of a sadistic madman. Three weeks ago she escaped, and is now on the run, trying to flee the kingdom before her former owner catches up with her. Just when she thinks she'll succeed, she is stopped by a battalion of Elf Knights, who arrest her on suspicion of mass murder. Due to the severity of her supposed crimes, Tessana is brought before the highest power in the kingdom: Queen Tatyana, the Elves' ruler and powerful beyond imagining. Tatyana offers Tessana a choice - work in the mines until her execution... or complete a task of Tatyana's choosing. An ancient and deadly enemy is stirring in the north and it is now Tessana's responsibility to kill him before he wakes and unleashes devastation on the world. With no magic of her own, Tessana will need all the strength she can muster to face what will surely be the most daunting challenge of her young life.