In a world where fate marks everyone at birth, love is supposed to be simple.
Aerin was born a shapeshifter with tiger blood—and no ability to shift.
When she turns eighteen, fate pairs her with a warrior who wants strength, not softness. Her mate rejects her, and the tattoo of destiny on her arm fades away, taking her place in the tribe with it.
She leaves.
In the human city, Aerin opens a small bakery where warmth lingers longer than the smell of fresh bread. She expects nothing from fate anymore—until she meets Cael.
Cael was once rejected too. Raised between humans and shapeshifters, he never fit where destiny placed him. Now a quiet zoo director with a power meant for peace, not war, he understands what it means to be chosen last—and to keep living anyway.
They fall in love without bonds.
They marry without expectations.
And only then does fate return—rewritten.
As new tattoos bloom on their skin and Aerin finally discovers the power she was never allowed to have, she learns that some destinies aren't assigned at birth.
They are chosen.
A cozy fantasy romance about second chances, gentle strength, and finding home where you are truly seen.