In a world where marriages are contractual bindings, Celia's fate takes a turn. Once destined for a prosperous match, she faces unexpected loss and a union with a scarred and embittered man. As their lives intertwine, Celia discovers a realm beyond her wildest imagination, with witches, fairies, and more. Initially adamant against love, she finds herself questioning everything in a tale of "Scars and Secrets Unveiled." Will she rewrite her destiny?
"Elty!" Lara cried.
"What baby?" he said, trying to keep his calm. "The swirl is getting smaller. We have to make it in time!"
"I feel— I feel like my magic is—" she couldn't complete her sentence and shrieked in pain. Her magic rebelled against leaving. "Eltyyy don't go!" she screamed, her claws digging in the flesh of his forearms, drawing his blood. "I can't stand the resistance!"
"Hold on, Lara!" he snapped at her. "You can do it!"
She shook her head. "Noooo!" The swirl was doing something to her. She felt like magic cutting her flesh and trying to fight with the swirl.
"Lara!" Marcus said. "Look at me!" Aether spilled out of his eyes as Lara focused on him.
Her magic forgot about the swirl as it started rooting for her mate. Everything became slow in motion. 'Claim us…' her magic hissed.