Unbound Roots

Layla survived the witch trials and claimed a High Coven seat.

Now she has to return to Bloodwood Academy, and nothing about it feels the same. Her aunt lies injured by an unbound attack. Demons move beyond their circles. Ancient wards falter. And the academy itself begins to respond to Layla in ways it shouldn't.

Lucas is steady and protective. The bond she chose. So why does Elias's presence feel like a pull she can't ignore? His magic hums beneath her skin, answering something buried deep inside her. Something that reacts when he's near and refuses to be silent when he's gone. The more Layla tries to cling to what's safe, the more Bloodwood Academy seems determined to drag her toward what's forbidden.

As rival student Melanie escalates from political sabotage to reckless demon magic, a spell meant to destroy Layla exposes the truth instead. Her power was never just witchcraft. She is something older. Rarer. Something feared.

To stop the breach threatening Bloodwood, Layla must decide whether to keep suppressing what she is or accept the magic calling her by name.

Because Bloodwood Academy isn't training her. It's awakening her.

Unbound Roots is a why-choose, closed-door, paranormal academy fantasy.