🏳️‍🌈✨ A coming-of-age fantasy where friendship, first love, ancient magic, and impossible promises collide. Shelby Franco thought surviving sophomore year would be his greatest challenge. After finally coming out to his family, he's hoping life can return to normal. But strange dreams, silver blossoms that appear where they shouldn't, and an ancient sapphire ring passed down through generations suggest that normal was never part of his story. When a mysterious death rocks the quiet town of East Hills, Shelby and his three best friends discover they are descendants of an ancient Covenant of witches sworn to protect a power older than history itself. Deep within the surrounding forest, something has been waiting for centuries. A forgotten young man imprisoned beyond time. A Promise that refuses to die. And a darkness that is beginning to awaken. As long-buried secrets surface and destiny draws them together, Shelby must decide whether he's willing to risk everything-including the people he loves-to uncover the truth before history repeats itself. Perfect for readers who love: 📖 The Covenant 🌙 Charmed ✨ Practical Magic 🖤 LGBTQ+ coming-of-age stories 🌲 Small-town supernatural mysteries ❤️ Slow-burn romance 🔮 Found family, witches, and ancient magic Every Promise begins with a choice

It wasn't love at first sight, it was lust.