The Beginning — Lisa Manifold

When ancient magic calls, destiny cannot be denied.Twenty-one-year-old witch, Marigold Blaine, thought the worst part of her birthday would be her mother's political ambitions overshadowing her magical coming-of-age. She was wrong. When her sister vanishes and a mysterious prophecy draws her into a supernatural conspiracy, Marigold discovers she's heir to an ancient legacy—a power her family has hidden from her for her entire life.Across the Veil in the Fae Realm, disgraced King's Guard Eamonn has been exiled to the Watchers—or so he believes. When wolf shifters begin hunting his men and prophetic dreams of a pink-haired witch plague his nights, he realizes his exile might be the beginning of something far more dangerous than disgrace.When ancient enemies emerge from the shadows, family secrets threaten everything held dear, and darkness spreads across the realms, Marigold and Eamonn learn that some destinies cannot be escaped—and some bonds are forged by forces older than memory itself.Fated by ancient magic. Divided by realms. United by destiny. The Beginning is the first book in the complete four-book Covert Moon series featuring ancient prophecies, unexpected heroes, witches, shifters, fae… and a love that transcends realms.If you like Fated Mates, Cross-Realm Romance, Chosen One, Coming of Age, Strong Heroine, Prophecy, Found Family, Enemies to Lovers, Portal Fantasy, Witch Romance, Fae Romance, then this series is for you!