A soft soulmate AU where Newt Scamander bears a rare, feared creature mark believed to foretell tragedy. When he meets his equally marked soulmate, old myths and Newt’s own self-sacrifice push him to keep his distance. As danger rises, the truth emerges: creature marks are not curses but bonds of balance, meant to protect both magical beasts and the ones who care for them. The story explores quiet love, misunderstood magic, and choosing partnership over fear.