All The Ways He Stayed

Ophelia, a lonely mage raised in the shadow of her foster sister Amy, loses everything after Rosalia’s death. Cast out by jealousy and heartbreak, she finds herself tangled in royal chaos and in a silent engagement to Prince Samuel. But when the crown becomes his burden and Amy takes his heart, Ophelia vanishes once more.



Then comes Hugh; grumpy, infuriating, and impossible to ignore. In his inn, Ophelia finds not just shelter, but something she’s never had: belonging. But the past isn't done with her. Old flames return, secrets unravel, and forgiveness blooms where envy once lived.



As love and healing take root, Ophelia must choose the life she wants—and the man willing to give her forever.



But how can a mage with no deep emotional understanding choose the right thing?