Wild Reverence

True love can outshine even the cruelest of gods.

In the firelit depths of the under realm, Matilda—the youngest of her divine clan—bears only the modest gift of messenger magic. In a world where gods slaughter one another for power and alliances shatter as swiftly as they form, even a humble gift can be dangerous. Matilda carries more than words between realms; she guards a secret that could cost her everything. And complicating her path is a mortal boy who has dreamed of her for years—though they have never met awake.

Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett, desperate and broken, prayed to the goddess in his dreams. When no answer came, he hardened into the irreverent lord of the river, long forgetting the girl who once felt so real. That is, until Matilda crashes through his window with a letter in hand—and a destiny that binds them both.

Together, they must decide if love can rewrite the brutal laws of the gods. For Matilda, the greatest risk is not losing her magic—but surrendering her heart to be truly seen, and truly loved.