Some secrets are best left buried. All Iris ever wanted was to have a peaceful life. Living mostly in solitude, she found joy in helping young girls accept the beauty of song and dance. She never expected her visions, inherited from generation to generation in her family, to take her on a journey where everything she's known is in question, including her existence. If she is not a human witch, then what is she? Fern spent his entire life trying to do what's right for his people. The Fae, banished to their own realm, have been slowly dying but agreeing to help the deranged king almost costs him his life. Now he must follow a witch, who isn't supposed to exist, to the depths of hell. Those like her were hunted down centuries ago. So, why is he willing to do anything, to make sure she stays alive? The First Secret is the second book in the Hidden Portals trilogy, a dark, atmospheric romantasy. Enemies to lovers, this paranormal romance is full of snark and spicy scenes with an enigmatic female. ________________________________Praise for The Hidden Portals Trilogy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved this Iris is so cool! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The story is filled with action and adventure that would suit any fantasy fan★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The details bring the setting to life and the characters really grip your heart★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The First Secret grabs you immediately from the first sentence and doesn't let go!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is fantasy and paranormal★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vampires, and a fantasy world in modern times. It was exciting and refreshing