The Ward of Nightingale Hall

It’s been five years since orphaned Ivy became the ward of the wealthy de Nightingale family, but she’s never thought of the other teens as her siblings - especially not Henry de Nightingale, her charismatic and clever kindred spirit, whose powerful magic is slowly killing him in a way he trusts only her to prevent. As long as Ivy has known Henry, she’s been uncomplainingly and utterly in love with him, and just as ready to defend him from anyone who ignorantly assumes that he's not a "real man" due to being transgender. But Henry always goes out of his way to tell her how small and funny she is, how much he appreciates her friendship, and how he sees her as more or less part of the family. Obviously his sentiments towards her are of a completely different sort.

She has no idea that Henry feels the same way, but believes that she only pities him due to his condition.

When Ivy’s impending betrothal, a kidnapping by Henry’s abusive former fiancée, and a dangerous curse give them much more than hidden pining to worry about, they may actually wind up admitting how they feel...