Orison

Aurianna, a lonely dryad ostracized by her kind, is compelled to kill Branson, the human responsible for her grandmother's death. However, as she embarks on this mission, she unexpectedly forms a deep bond with him, discovering friendship and romance instead of the expected enmity. As their connection deepens, Aurianna faces an agonizing choice: to protect her own life, she must sacrifice the only chance at love she has ever known. The story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the struggle between duty and desire.