The Mortal Echo: Veiled GazeA forbidden love. An ancient war. A truth that could break creation itself.Lucius Caldwell has walked the Earth for centuries under a flawless human façade-an enigmatic art curator whose charm hides a far older, far darker identity. Once a powerful being entangled in an ancient celestial conflict, Lucius now lives in exile, bound by laws written before humanity existed. His life is a quiet performance of control and isolation... until the day he meets Elara Vance.Elara is a gifted young artist struggling to find her place in the world, unaware that her intuitive "sight"-the ability to sense emotional echoes and hidden truths-is anything but ordinary. Drawn to Lucius by a connection neither can explain, she quickly becomes the only person capable of seeing past his carefully constructed veil. Their bond is instant, undeniable-and absolutely forbidden.As their romance ignites, it attracts the attention of powerful forces sworn to uphold ancient decrees. Michael Montgomery, Lucius's seemingly perfect older brother and the embodiment of unyielding judgment, leads a faction determined to ensure Lucius never steps beyond the boundaries of his exile. At the same time, Lucius's loyal allies-Aza, sharp-witted and ruthless, and Bael, unshakeably devoted-begin preparing for a conflict they've long feared.Drawn deeper into the hidden world beneath her own, Elara uncovers secrets that were never meant for mortal eyes: a millennia-old war, an unseen authority shaping destiny, and a prophecy capable of rewriting the balance between realms. As her abilities awaken, she becomes an unexpected catalyst-one whose choices could free Lucius from his eternal punishment... or unleash cosmic consequences beyond imagining.Caught between duty and desire, past sins and future hope, Lucius must face an impossible choice: obey the laws that demand his solitude, or risk annihilation for a love that defies every decree of creation.The Mortal Echo: Veiled Gaze is a gripping, atmospheric fusion of romance, supernatural intrigue, and cosmic mystery-perfect for readers who love forbidden love stories, hidden-world fantasies, and slow-burn tension wrapped in celestial mythology.Love may be their salvation.Or the spark that unravels everything.