The Crimson Witch and the King of Thorns

Lillian Victoria McDougal is the Duchess St. Ivern, a feared Admiral and....a witch. And sadly also one of the most feared. All in all, not even Lillian could explain how she got in this position. Perhaps it was because of her appearance? People tend to get scared easily when the witch is not only beautiful but also powerful. Or perhaps because of her temper? As far as she could remember she used her magic only when it was needed and she had been raised to not only rely on her magic. So here she is. She served her queen and country with loyalty. She went to many battles and hunted many criminals. She was feared by her enemies and respected by her allies. No one dared to talk behind her back, no one dared to disrespect her. But well every career comes to an end and Lillian was quite excited to finally retire. After her days as an Admiral of the Navy finally came to an end, the queen gifted her Evergreen Castle. The castle itself was located in the north of Britannia, her home country. Surrounded by the evergreen hills and magical springs. Rumors say that deep down in the enchanted woods lays the fae kingdom. Lillian accepted the gift and was more than relieved that she was able to escape from the balls and garden parties. Every man she met only wanted her because of her fortune and Lillian vowed to never marry if it wasn't for love. But not even Lillian could have imagined what waited for her in Evergreen Castle. And nothing could prepare her heart for the deep and passionate love a certain fae would awaken in her.