Some wounds do not disappear. They change shape. In this intimate collection of poetry, I explore love, obsession, heartbreak, desire, family scars, self-discovery, and the quiet battle between who we are and who the world expects us to be. Through storms of longing, moments of rage, memories that refuse to fade, and the search for belonging, these poems trace the journey of a woman learning to live with contradiction. Some poems are tender. Others are fierce. All of them ask the same question: How do we keep loving when loving has hurt us? Blending lyrical imagery with raw emotional honesty, this collection speaks to anyone who has loved too deeply, carried invisible wounds, questioned their worth, or searched for a place to call home. For the dreamers, the survivors, the romantics, and the restless souls-these pages are for you.

It took the Beasts mere weeks to overthrow the human government and eliminate most of the population. Those who survived were put into slavery, forced to spend their lives serving the royal families and wealthier Beasts. Adeline has been a servant for the royals for as long as she can remember. It's hard work, but she feels lucky to be born and raised in King Richard's kingdom. He's a kind ruler, and his humans are often treated well. King Heloix, on the other hand, is known for his ruthlessness. He has little tolerance for his fellow Beasts, and even less for humans. Rumors are that his servants are often killed as punishment for even the smallest mishaps, and to survive even a year while working for him is an accomplishment. When Adeline is transferred to King Heloix's castle, it takes him only seconds to recognize who she is to him. Will he accept her as his mate or reject her existence? ⚠️THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE AND TRIGGERING THEMES⚠️