The Practiced Smile
On a winter date that feels too polished to trust, Mara begins to notice the small details no stranger should get right. His smile is perfect. His timing is better. By the end of the night, the most frightening thing is not what he says, but how carefully he has
The Crimson Ribbon in the Bell Tower
When Celia returns to Saint Vale Court for her cousin’s wedding, she expects old rituals and polished smiles. Instead, a crimson ribbon hidden high in the chapel bell tower leads her toward a buried love, a family lie, and a man she was once warned never to want.
