Elf Magic

I'm surrounded by two hundred thousand elves, yet somehow, I'm still lonely. After a rough few millennia, the past decade has finally brought us peace and security-and justified my choices as our leader. But as chaos gives way to calm, I have more time for myself… yet it's not what I want it to be. I've been alone for a long time, but before my people and work needed me more. Now the lonely hours stretch into eternity. Until I meet Jared. He's my perfect match in every way; a teacher, a gardener, a cat dad. He loves books, nature, and interacting with others. He's sweet, funny, kind, and we're fire in the bedroom. The only hiccup? He's human, and he doesn't know other species exist. Legally, we haven't been together long enough for me to tell him I'm not human, and it's getting harder and harder to keep this secret. To keep part of myself from him… to lie. But what if he learns the truth-a truth that will shatter the core of his beliefs-and can't handle it? What if he can't forgive the lies?

There's nothing I want more than a life with him… but my past is the world's worst wingman. For a big chunk of my life, I expected to die along with the rest of my species. Nobody thought we'd make it, and I did my best to live in the now and enjoy every second of precious life. Now that's coming back to bite me in the ass. Because the impossible happened, and we got our second chance. A safe home. A tomorrow worth planning for. And a future I want to spend with Dáithí. He's amazing-sassy, clever, the kind of guy who can cut you down with one eyebrow and still make you laugh. We've known each other a long time, and convincing him to date me was one of the best wins of my long life. Convincing him to be my boyfriend? That's a fight I might not win. Because the reputation I earned when I was living life to the fullest has stuck, and Dáithí's convinced I'm only in this for a good time, not a long time. He's protecting his heart from future damage by keeping things casual between us… even though they're not. How do I prove I want him forever?