The Forest and the Flame

One perfectly content apothecary. One prince with something to prove. And the ancient, forgotten magic that could unravel it all. Living a quiet life in a forgotten village, far away from the annoyances of civilized society, Alyssia thrives as an eccentric apothecary. Harvesting the medicinal bounty of her Woods and training her lively and bright apprentice is everything she could possibly want. ​ Deeply mired in those annoyances of civilized society is Kedren, the spare heir with a reputation f