The Fae Lord's Hidden Mate
When the ancient ward-stones hum, the fae awaken.

In the quiet village of Briar Glen, survival means obeying the old rules: hang iron above your door, avoid the paths after sunset, and never look too long into the border forest. Practical and observant Olivia Rivera treats these superstitions as mere common sense—until the morning the ancient ward-stones begin to hum. A deep, terrifying vibration has awakened beneath the earth, sending a silent panic through the town. Neighbors whisper prayers, nail fresh iron to their lintels, and leave bowls of milk for the unpredictable creatures lurking beyond the hawthorn trees. Everyone knows what the humming means, even if no one dares to say it aloud: the boundary between the human world and the realm of the Fae is failing. As the wards weaken and the village braces for the unknown, Olivia realizes the folklore she once casually tolerated is a very real warning with teeth.