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

She whipped around, Zane was standing behind her. Relief was slashed across his face as he covered the space between them with two large steps. Then Sera was in his arms. He held her tight as she buried her head into his chest, her body heaving with sobs of joy and anguish. He was safe, he was still human. Her mother had almost taken everything from them. 


They stayed like that for several moments until Hestia’s voice once again broke through the silence. 


“This will not end well for you daughter,”


Sera ignored the words, directing her attention to Lonny who was crawling to his knees. She went to move towards him, but Zane beat her to it. He crossed the room quickly, reaching for Lonny and helping him to his feet. Zane practically carried him from the spot he’d been thrown and helped him lean against the wooden door. Lonny nodded his thanks, his eyes alert, though his breathing still labored—he would be alright. 


Chapter 47: The Human Condition