Áine

Áine never imagined she'd be sentenced to death by her own people. When she’s cast into the deadly woods, she accepts the harsh truth: the beasts that roam the land have no mercy. Known for their savage brutality, these creatures rip through human flesh without a second thought. They are relentless, unstoppable, and Áine knows that she is no different from the others who have met their end in these very woods.
But death does not come as expected.
The moment she steps into the dark heart of the forest, Áine is prepared to face her inevitable fate. The beasts appear, terrifyingly monstrous with sharp fangs and glowing eyes. But just as she braces for the end, something entirely unexpected happens.
They shift.
Before her stands not snarling monsters, but men-powerful, otherworldly men who exude an eerie, dangerous charm. And one of them, a warrior with eyes like molten gold, claims her as his own.
Áine is torn between fear and fascination. What sort of creatures are these men? Why did they spare her life when no human has ever been so fortunate? As she is taken deeper into their world, Áine learns that there is more to her fate than she ever knew.
The beasts are not simply monsters-they are protectors of a forgotten kingdom, bound by ancient magic. And her arrival in their realm is no coincidence.
Now, Áine must navigate a world where the lines between human and beast blur. As she grows closer to the mysterious man who claims her, she begins to understand that her life-and her heart-are no longer her own.
But the danger is far from over. There are others who want her dead, and secrets buried deep within the woods could change everything she thought she knew about herself.