In a world where magic is hunted and dragons rule from the shadows, Lyra Maxwell guards a dangerous secret. To most, she's just the dedicated director of a struggling orphanage. But behind closed doors, she's the fierce protector of children with extraordinary gifts—children who would be trafficked and exploited if discovered. Lyra's own ability to influence and compel minds has kept her charges safe for years. But when a string of close calls brings a devastatingly handsome "benefactor" to her door, the fragile safety she's built begins to crumble. Caden Vaughn appears to be everything Lyra's orphanage needs—wealthy, charming, and genuinely interested in the children's welfare. Yet his arrival sets Lyra on edge. There's something different about him, something that calls to her in ways she can't explain. As Caden's visits become more frequent, Lyra finds herself drawn to him despite her better judgment. What Lyra doesn't know is that Caden harbors secrets of his own. As a dragon shifter from one of the most powerful families in the hidden dragon society, he's been sent to investigate rumors of magic at the orphanage. His mission is clear: identify any Gifted children and report back to his elders. But from the moment he meets Lyra, Caden's duty and desire collide. As Lyra and Caden navigate their growing attraction, neither realizes they're on a collision course with destiny. Their connection awakens long-forgotten magic—a mate bond that could unlock unprecedented power and change the balance between dragons and the Gifted forever. But they're not the only ones interested in the orphanage's secrets. Damien, a charismatic and ruthless dragon with ties to the magic trafficking ring, has set his sights on Lyra. Unlike Caden, Damien knows exactly what Lyra is and will stop at nothing to control her power. Caught in a dangerous web of lies, loyalty, and forbidden love, Lyra must decide whom to trust. One wrong move could expose her children to the very dangers she's fought to protect them from. As the threats close in, Lyra discovers that her power is greater than she ever imagined—but so is the price of using it. With the fate of her charges hanging in the balance and her heart torn between two dragons, Lyra faces an impossible choice. Will she risk everything for a chance at love and freedom? Or will the weight of responsibility force her to deny the bond that could be her salvation?

Alessia, an independent woman from Earth, stumbles into the fae realm and is swept into a world of magic, mystery, and danger. Oberon, the powerful and brooding fae king, is instantly captivated by her. He believes she is the key to breaking an ancient curse that has left the fae without women for centuries. As they grow closer, their bond unlocks powerful magic—but external forces are working to prevent the curse from being broken, and Alessia must decide whether she can trust Oberon and claim her place in this new world.