The Laird’s Magical Lass

An Outlander meets Discovery of Witches enemies-to-lovers romance.

Freya

Aye, I stole a goblet. A magical one. From a witch. In my defense, I returned it. I just... took too long. I was trying to save myself from a loveless marriage, not doom my future. But witches don’t take kindly to thievery that cost them dearly. She granted my wish-then twisted it into a curse. Now I’m thrice wed, never for love. Men want me for my sight, not my heart. And when they don’t heed my visions, they die. I’ve been taken again, this time by Colin bloody MacDonald. A brute. A Highland warlord. My father’s greatest enemy. He says he’s not like the others. I say he’s worse. He married me to ruin my clan. He thinks he can use me. But I’ve had my fill of being used. And yet... he’s careful with me. Fiercely so. Worse still, he’s handsome when he’s not scowling, and kind when he thinks I’m not looking. I won’t give him my heart. But I fear it may no longer be mine to keep.

Colin

I didn’t want a wife. I needed leverage. A weapon. A way to end this war. Freya MacLeod is all of that-and more trouble than I bargained for. I forced her hand, aye. But I swore not to touch her until she’s willing. And now, every day she refuses me feels like its own kind of curse. She’s fire and prophecy, steel wrapped in silk. And I’m starting to forget I married her for vengeance. Starting to wonder what it would mean to earn her trust. There’s no room for softness in war. No space for hearts in bargains. But when it comes to Freya, I’ve already lost more than I meant to give.