In a world where maidens are sacrificed to appease the fae, survival comes at a steep price.When Ella's best friend is claimed as the next offering, Ella refuses to let her face the cursed fae forest alone. Unlike the others, Ella knows its hidden paths-it has always been her refuge, the one place she can wield the flames within her without fear.But the fae waiting for them are far more dangerous than the enchanted forest she loves. They are ruthless, vengeful, and hungry for blood. When an escape attempt goes horribly wrong, Ella is saved by the exiled fae prince-powerful, broken, and haunted by his past.As he helps her master her powers, forbidden feelings ignite between them. But trust is a dangerous game, and falling for him might just set her entire world aflame.*This books is free of explicit content and cursing. It does contain moderate fantasy violence and heavier themes of grief, loss, death, and murder. Please feel free to contact the author regarding more specific trigger warnings.*