Paths Unknown

Ansel and Gretchen are best friends—not siblings—and it's important to Ansel that no one suggest otherwise. Ansel knows two things for certain: how to wield a sword, and that he's in love with Gretchen.

Trained in combat from a young age, his dedication and skill are matched only by his commitment to keep her safe from any harm, even if it means risking his own heart.

Gretchen has grown up training alongside Ansel, forging a bond through shared struggles and victories since childhood. But when her estranged father suddenly reappears, her world is thrown into turmoil. Is this her chance to rebuild a broken bond, or is he only here to break her trust—again?

As their friendship is challenged and their feelings start to shift, Gretchen's father pulls them into a world of danger and betrayal. Will an old woman in the woods be their means of salvation? And what of their friendship? Will they risk it to discover if their bond could be so much more?