A runaway noble gets a job at the local tavern, run by ex-knight Vincent.
Crafted to be the perfect doll, Ceila has a sole reason for the Betrothed of the Duke. Her every opinion is curated and her actions crafted to please him, forgetting about the person beneath. A husk of a woman, until something finally snaps. One fateful night, Ceila decides to take a risk and form her escape plan. Admittedly, a very poorly thought-out plan, but one nonetheless. On the run from her adopted father and soon-to-be husband, she finds safety in The Ravens Meal, a strange tavern owned by the seemingly grumpy Vincent.
Forced by his own protective nature (and pressure from the rest of the staff) Vincent offers Ceila a new job and a new life at the tavern. With nowhere else to run to, Ceila accepts and becomes the newest accountant. Experiencing new adventures and relationships with the rowdy staff of the tavern, Ceila finds a home she never realised she needed. A home she fears may not last.
This is a standalone book from the same universe as the Broken Eyes series, with new characters in a completely different country. There may be some crossover with secrets and hints to future Broken Eyes books, but this is its own story.
