Julianna, scarred and veiled, enters into an arranged marriage with Killian—her husband’s resentment as sharp as the vows he swore, yet even that can’t mask the fragile spark between them. In this emotionally charged novella, they grapple with grief, secrets, and the ghosts of their shared past as they fight for a chance at a fragile yet healing love.
Julianna, scarred by a tragedy that claimed her sister’s life, is forced into an arranged marriage with the grieving man she’s haunted—Killian—who believes she’s to blame. Bound by guilt, veiled in shame, and living in mutual resentment, they discover that even the deepest wounds can lead to unexpected redemption when hate turns to something fierce and unforgettable.