She was never supposed to love him. He was never supposed to be hers. Lanecea, a time keeper, protects the forgotten dead and the threads of time. When Rosmerta sends her a mortal consort - a warrior prophesied to stand at her side - Lanecea dares to believe in destiny. But love isn't simple when your chosen is married to another, and his children call you "Mama" in secret. As storms brew across the veil of time, Lanecea must face not only betrayal and longing, but the ghosts of her past-buried in a cemetery with secrets older than empires. With priests, predators, and her own heart in conflict, she'll have to choose: protect the order of time or break it for love. A reimagining of The Time Keeper's Sanctuary, this richly emotional fantasy weaves romance, heartbreak, mythology, and fate into a haunting tale of divine longing.