Breath of Mist Series by Leona Welch

He thought he captured an ordinary girl… but her mind is sharper than his claws.In a world barely held together by a fragile treaty, Ariana lives under the oppressive shadow of her monstrous father—until Erik, a relentless conjuror determined to break the treaty, invades her lands, and takes her captive. Erik’s invasion shatters the life Ariana has known, thrusting her into a precarious battle where survival hinges on earning her enemy’s trust—which means avoid being seen as a threat... moreHe thought he captured an ordinary girl… but her mind is sharper than his claws.In a world barely held together by a fragile treaty, Ariana lives under the oppressive shadow of her monstrous father—until Erik, a relentless conjuror determined to break the treaty, invades her lands, and takes her captive. Erik’s invasion shatters the life Ariana has known, thrusting her into a precarious battle where survival hinges on earning her enemy’s trust—which means avoid being seen as a threat.But Erik never expected to become captivated by the woman who boldly holds his gaze and refuses to tremble in the face of death. And even as Ariana finds herself reluctantly drawn to him in turn, she comes to realize that her freedom will not be given to her. It will need to be taken.Will Ariana's cunning and resolve be enough to save herself and her people, or will her dreams and heart be consumed by the very man who threatens her world? less

Betrayal, forbidden longing, and the inescapable pull of fate collide in a dark and seductive journey through a world of magic and ancient power.When Ariana draws the attention of Clause, a powerful figure known for collecting those with rare gifts, she’s offered a choice that feels more like a command. What begins as a forced agreement quickly unravels into a tangled web of manipulation, secrets, and power... moreBetrayal, forbidden longing, and the inescapable pull of fate collide in a dark and seductive journey through a world of magic and ancient power.When Ariana draws the attention of Clause, a powerful figure known for collecting those with rare gifts, she’s offered a choice that feels more like a command. What begins as a forced agreement quickly unravels into a tangled web of manipulation, secrets, and power.As Ariana navigates the shifting rules of her new reality, Erik wrestles with his growing desires. Control is his currency, but Ariana refuses to be owned—and she’s becoming the one thing he can’t dominate.When Clause whispers dangerous truths, will she trust him?When Ariana takes the lead, will Erik follow?How far will they go before everything burns? less

Some bonds are chosen.Others are carved into your soul by fateAriana never asked to be tied to her enemy.Erik refuses to bow to a destiny that would take her from him.And Clause? He wants only two things. Power and Ariana herself.