It was a love to burn both their worlds...as darkness begins to fall on helena, she finds solace and passion in the arms of her mysterious protector, tomas.i used to be ellie, the life of the party. my name is helena, given by my grandparents. i was their shining light.i now seek solace in the village where i grew up, as i feel the light begin to fade.having tomas as my protector was never in the plan. he is everything i never knew i needed, all that i ever wanted...the only man who ignites my passion, just as the darkness takes over.if only i could say how much he means to me. if only i could be in his arms forever.they call me tomas, after the patron saint of their human village. i am the last thing from holy.i belong to the shadows of the forest. after a cruel twist of fate, here i am, finally with her.helena is my dawn and my dusk; the reason my black blood runs burning hot, why my immortal heart beats louder than thunder. she has always been mine to protect...and, now, mine to possess as only a creature as i could.if only i could tell her what i really am. if only i could give her my own eternity.'befallen' is a dual pov star-crossed lovers, new adult dark fantasy monster romance and book 1 of 4 of the love all else series. general warnings for mature content. recommended for mature readers 18+ also available in a romance edition.