A pariah substitutes herself as a ritual bride and finds an unexpected protector in the woods.
Bellwether treats Willa as cursed because of her mother's reputation. When the settlement designates her half-sister for the Woodman's ceremonial marriage, Willa slips into the cloak and enters the Elderwood alone. The forest dweller defies legend, offering shelter and respect while guarding knowledge about her deceased mother. Meanwhile, the man she once pledged to wed battles through the trees to reclaim her, and the Hollow Folk press closer. Caught between the guardian's hidden truths and her former life's demands, Willa faces a choice that will determine her own path.
Elements
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Bellwether village and Elderwood forest
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half-sisters swapped for ritual marriage
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guardian secrets versus ex-fiancé pursuit
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