Zane is cursed. A magical creature trapped in the body of a human man. As hard as he tries to hate mortals, he cannot deny that he feels a strange connection to a certain woman…
Sera has been alone her entire life. She is a young social worker who spends her days attempting to heal her broken city. She is destined to an arranged marriage, a life and social status she cannot seem to fit into. Lonny, her fiancé, who has just been released from prison, is hoping to win Sera's heart back, despite all the pain he caused her.
Zane is bitter, jaded, and has given up on finding his way back to himself. Until Sera, the only one who can see Zane's true form, stumbles into his life.
When Sera pledges to help Zane break his curse, the two are plunged into a dangerous, fantastical adventure that will teach them the sacrifice of self-acceptance, the heartache of true love, and what it ultimately means…to be human.
Confinement is created by Emily Dinova, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Confinement

The splintering of wood sounded like a firecracker in the still night. Sera and Zane jumped apart, but the damage had already been done. 


Standing in the door frame was Lonny. His breathing was harsh, his powerful body shaking with rage, and his eyes…Sera recognized the look at once: betrayal. 


She rose quickly to her feet, instinctively trying to block Zane from Lonny’s war path. This move seemed to infuriate her fiancé beyond comprehension. He took a step forward. She took one back. 


That was when she noticed the sharp and deadly-looking sword clutched in his trembling hand. She felt Zane slowly stand behind her, but she didn’t dare take her eyes off Lonny.


“How did you find me?” she asked, staring at him as if she’d never seen him before.


His only response was a growl, as his eyes darted past her and landed on Zane. 


“You’re gonna pay for that, right?” Zane mockingly questioned, jerking his head towards the door. 


Chapter 17: Mine