7 parts Ongoing "We can't even be seen together like this," Clara whispers.
"I don't care," I say. "I will be with you for the rest of my life, and when I am damned to hell, I will crawl my way out and find you in the heavens." I lean in closer to her. "You are mine, Clara."
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Clara is on a the dreaded voyage to America to be with the fiance she doesn't want. Life is closing in on her, and she's tired of her life being dictated by others. This voyage is her last chance of freedom and adventure, and she's going to take it. No matter who or what stands in her way.
Dorian Valerian is about to accomplish everything he's ever wanted: become head of the Valerian Clan and cure the curse on his clan. But, when the curse starts to get worse, Dorian must become more focused than ever. He needs Clara, more than he even knows, but she wants nothing to do with him.
The S.S. Mercury is full of secrets, surprises, and the supernatural- and Clara is about to fall right in. Dorian and Clara will have to find a way to work together to save the people they care about without falling in love- easy. Right?
*This is dual P.O.V. for Clara and Dorian
TROPES:
- forbidden love
- "who did this to you?"
- forced proximity
- banter for days
- he falls first
- YEARNING
- enemies to lovers (ISH) she doesn't like him at first
- jealous and protective MMC
- FMC who grows stronger
- grumpy x sunshine
- dark romance vibes
