MaryFenwick
In the kingdom of Dravencia, magic is forbidden. Yet Ophelia, the king's only daughter, harbors a dangerous secret: she was born with magic, a gift she barely understands and has always been forced to hide.
Betrothed to a cruel prince and desperate to escape her fate, Ophelia makes a deal with a reclusive, bitter sorcerer named Dáinn Mavros. But the cost of magic is never cheap. Though she hasn't used the gift he gave her, Dáinn claims the price must still be paid-and he takes her from the palace, imprisoning her in his dark mansion deep within the woods.
Ophelia grows resentful and lonely. Dáinn, haunted by his past and driven by secrets, remains distant-until one unexpected outburst reveals the truth: Ophelia's powers are more extraordinary than either of them imagined.
Now, with her magic awakened and a kingdom on edge over her disappearance, Ophelia must learn to master her power, uncover the truth about herself, and decide whether Dáinn is truly her captor-or something far more complicated.