Two hundred years ago, a scorned witch cursed the Ashgrove bloodline to wear the shape of the monsters she believed them to be — until one heir could prove capable of a love freely given. Now Kael Ashgrove is the last of his line, trapped in his beast form on a mountain the crown's maps refuse to acknowledge, and running out of time.

Elara arrives at his castle not by choice but by royal order — sent to "cure" him or face arrest herself, a woman whose own magic has made her as inconvenient to the crown as Kael's curse has made him. She has thirty nights to find a way to break two centuries of grief made monstrous.

She wasn't counting on falling in love with the beast at the end of them.

A slow-burn fated-mates romance of found family, inherited curses, and choosing someone — fully, freely, without an eye on the cost.

Short description (Amazon's 400-character metadata field, some Kobo/D2D short fields):

A scorned witch's curse trapped the Ashgrove heir in a beast's shape two centuries ago. Now Elara has thirty nights to break it — or be arrested for failing. She wasn't counting on falling in love with the monster at the end of them. A slow-burn fated-mates romance of curses, choice, and love given freely.

One-line hook (ad copy, social bios, Amazon's editorial-review-style teaser):

She was sent to cure him. She stayed to love him.

À propos de l'auteur

Noctis, Avelyn

I am an author and educator dedicated to inspiring growth through knowledge, creativity, and meaningful conversations. My work blends thoughtful storytelling with practical insights, empowering readers and learners to think critically and embrace lifelong learning. Passionate about personal development and positive impact, I strive to create content that informs, motivates, and transforms lives. Through writing and teaching, I remain committed to fostering curiosity, excellence, and lasting change in every audience I reach.