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Riven Thorne has no familiar, no status, and a secret that could get him expelled—or worse. In a world where magic obeys strict rules and queer witches are forced to hide, Riven is just trying to survive Virelle Academy without drawing too much attention.

But when he meets Aurel, a rebellious fae from the Wild Court, everything changes. Together, they uncover lost spells, forbidden love stories, and the truth about a magic system built to erase people like them.

Now Riven must choose: stay quiet, or spark a rebellion with nothing but truth, love, and the power they were never supposed to have.

Hearts Unbound

The Wild Court didn't do ceremonies. They did moments.

But when Riven stood in the sacred glade, shirtless, barefoot, fingers laced with Aurel's, even the trees held still.

"I bind myself not in obedience, but in love," Riven said, voice low and sure. "To choose you, again and again. Even when it's hard. Especially then."

Aurel's eyes shone. "I accept your heart, your fire, your fear. I give you mine in return."

They pressed their foreheads together. A cut on each palm. Blood touched blood. Magic flared.

The spellbook at Riven's side opened on its own. A new page wrote itself:

Love without shame. Power without chains.

The Wild Court cheered. Somewhere in the distance, the sky itself shifted color.

The Blood Oath