Ainsley is a dryad - a spirit of the woods and leader for the local magical community - whose yearly hibernation is turning into decades-long periods of sleep. She fears the worst for her earth-walking body and dares not think of next winter.

Fate has different plans, and it waits for none.

Priscilla - human, chronic daydreamer, and eternal sunshine - leads a relatively peaceful life after leaving an abusive past behind. She battles the scars of that time still, fighting random episodes of maladaptive daydreaming - yet always choosing to face them with a smile.

A simple misunderstanding lands Priscilla being roped into working as Ainsley's event decorator for her best (and perhaps last) May Day Festival - despite the magical and mundane being kept separate for their safety.

Two people, two stories, two scars kept close to their hearts, two kindred souls finding each other in this silent forest.

This book is intended for adult audiences. All content warnings inside.