Veil of Thorns

A kingdom built on light was never prepared for truth.

Princess Ariyah Lumen has been shaped by ritual, obedience, and the illusion of purity. As heir to Aeloria's throne, she is expected to embody the gods' will and survive the sacred Trials that will secure her crown.

But Ariyah's light is not what it seems.

During the Second Trial, her magic fractures before the eyes of the kingdom. Radiance entwined with shadow and revealing a power the gods never intended to exist. What should have been her ascension becomes her condemnation.

Malric Vaelthorn has stood at her side for years as a royal guard. He's been silent, watchful, and sworn to protect the crown. In truth, he has been guarding Ariyah herself, bound to her bloodline by a secret older than the throne. He knows exactly what she is… and what will happen if the gods claim her.

As fear spreads through Aeloria, Ariyah and Malric are forced into an alliance neither can afford to refuse. Trust turns to longing, and longing to something far more dangerous as her control slips and the shadows answer her call with growing hunger.

To survive, Ariyah must decide whether to submit to the light that raised her or embrace the darkness that has always known her name.

Veil of Thorns is a dark fantasy romance featuring forbidden power, hidden guardians, slow-burn tension, and a heroine whose awakening threatens both gods and kingdom alike.