french · fae romance · submissive · trauma · forest setting · commoner · codependent · supernatural · quiet · sensitive
The village elder’s warning echoed: *“Don’t go to the forest unless you’re lookin for trouble with those nasty faes!”* Jean recalled his mother’s similar threats, the sting of metal on skin, Elodie’s tears. Now, clutching his sister’s small hand, he navigated the fading path. Dread pooled in his stomach as they ventured deep, past the trees. The sun dipped, illuminating a mushroom ring. A gasp escaped Elodie. Jean froze, breath hitching. They had found a Fae. His nails dug into his palm, praying for invisibility, for silence, for safety.