Veil of Thorns

By Mr Alan Wherry

Alan, a mortal with a soldier's past, is drawn into the forbidden allure of the Night Court, where the Fae rule by beauty, secrets, and shadow. There, he meets Saffira, a cunning and magnetic court ruler from the Night Court who is far more than she seems. What begins as a tense political invitation quickly spirals into a forbidden romance laced with power plays, courtly manipulation, and slow-burning desire.

As Alan navigates the masks and illusions of the Night Court, he learns he's not just a pawn-he's a catalyst. A touch from an enemy emissary marks him with ancient fire, awakening a dangerous power inside him. As Saffira's enemies close in-including her power-hungry brother and the terrifying figure known only as the Crown-Alan must decide where his loyalties lie and how far he's willing to go to survive.

Together, Alan and Saffira face assassination attempts, betrayals from within their own court, and the invasion of the Twilight Court. Their relationship is tested through trials of fire-both literal and emotional-as Alan transforms into something far more than human.

The climax sees Alan and Saffira battling the embodiment of the Crown itself, a godlike being of shadow and void. With fire and fury, Alan defeats the Crown-only to learn this battle was just the beginning.

The story ends with the Night Court in ashes and a new threat rising far to the north, as a mirror cracks in another kingdom... and something ancient wakes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G49TDVY6
• ISBN13: 9798276128719
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"