Krampus' Mate

She came for folklore.
He’s the monster folklore warned her about.
One encounter—and ancient magic wakes hungry.

Dr. Nia Reyes has built her career on rational explanations. No gods. No beasts. No cursed guardians lurking in the Alpine snow. Definitely no such thing as an omega scent that could derail an entire research trip.
But when her suppressant fails during Krampusnacht, every instinct she’s spent years controlling surges free—and something in the dark answers.

Lukas was once the Winter Guardian—until bloodshed, betrayal, and a goddess’s wrath turned him into the creature villagers now fear. Horned. Bound. Cursed to solitude.
Then Nia steps into his territory, her scent shattering centuries of restraint. Saving her means revealing what he truly is. Protecting her means battling the curse tightening around his soul. Claiming her… could break them both.

When Nia uncovers the truth carved into the walls of his forgotten keep, she realizes the myths got one thing right—Krampus always comes for what’s his.
And Lukas? He’ll face gods, monsters, and the curse itself before he lets the forest—or fate—take her from him.

Perfect for readers who crave:

• Fated mates with claws, horns, and feral devotion
• Scholarly heroines who accidentally seduce ancient monsters
• Curses, rituals, and winter-solstice stakes
• Growly, lonely guardians and stubborn, curious omegas
• Steamy tension, slow-burn bonding, and emotional payoff
• Mythology, monster romance, and dark holiday vibes

Standalone in the Cursed Yule Series.