The Fourteenth Sacrifice
Fern entered Blackwell Keep as a Rootfolk anomaly and emerged as the last heir to a bloodline the Blackwells tried to erase. Cassius Blackwell was born to inherit the very system that destroyed her family. Instead, he chose her.
Now their lives are bound by an ancient rite, one whose true cost was lost to history.
With Thornvale's secrets exposed and two bloodlines entwined, Fern and Cassius must face what their bond has made them... and what it may yet demand. Because the valley they saved is still built upon stolen blood, buried history, and a ruling legacy that will not relinquish its power quietly.
They are the fourteenth pair.
They still don't know what the rite will take.
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Paige Annabentleah
Paige Annabentleah lives with her husband and two children, surrounded by towering stacks of books and an ever-present cup of coffee. When she's not writing dark fantasy romance or epic fantasy, she can be found immersed in video games or curled up with her latest reading obsession.
With a background in psychology, Paige brings depth and authenticity to her characters, exploring the complexities of trauma, healing, and relationships through the lens of fantasy. Her stories blend the wonder of magic with the raw emotional journey of self-discovery.
Sea of Exiles is her debut novel, combining her love of romance, dark fantasy, and character-driven storytelling. She is currently working on the next installment of Margot and Cillian's story.
