Adeza_Grace
In the kingdom of Draythorn, dragons rule the skies, faeries are whispered of only in warnings, and the Draythorn dynasty's grip on power is as unyielding as steel. Elaina Vale has spent her life in the quiet Glimmerwood, hunting and stealing to care for her family. But when a black-sealed letter arrives declaring her father's death, the cracks in the kingdom's carefully crafted peace begin to show.
Desperate for answers, Elaina embarks on a dangerous journey to the capital city of Draythorn, guided only by her instincts and the reluctant aid of her childhood friend, Ash. There, she finds herself entangled in a web of lies, unrest, and power struggles that stretch far beyond anything she imagined. With danger closing in from all sides, Elaina must decide how far she is willing to go to uncover the secrets Draythorn is desperate to keep hidden.