Magic of bone and flame

Deep within the forests, on the edge of Windshade, lies a village sheltered from the world and time. Here lives Ilaya-a young woman whose oddities spark whispers among the neighbors but have never drawn serious attention. Her life was simple and quiet until one night, darkness fell upon the village, steeped in the magic of destruction. The attack, orchestrated by the sinister cult known as the "Black Sun," left nothing but ash and fear in its wake.

Amid the chaos emerges Dayron Selendor, captain of the royal guard-a man with icy eyes and a mysterious past. He takes Ilaya to the capital, insisting that her life is now of greater importance than she could ever imagine. Within the palace, a place brimming with intrigue and shadows, Ilaya begins to uncover truths that no one dares to speak aloud.

The palace walls conceal many secrets: conspiracies, dangerous ambitions, and truths on which lives depend. Her ancestor, whose name has long been erased from history, was far more significant than she ever dreamed. As she traces the threads of her new life, Ilaya starts to sense that the magic she once feared might be the key to her survival.

Yet amidst the splendor and secret councils, her attention keeps returning to Dayron. Cold as the steel of his blade, he draws her in with his enigma and strength. His intentions seem noble, but can she trust a man whose actions remain veiled in deception? Ilaya feels her bond with him deepen, but every step closer to him feels like a step into the unknown.

In a palace where smiles often mask daggers, Ilaya must determine who is foe and who is ally. Secrets of the past, promises of power, and betrayals surround her-will her awakening powers be enough to protect her in a world where everything is for sale, even a soul? Or will her heart become her greatest weakness when the stakes are at their highest?

She doesn't yet know that the true enemy hides not only within the palace walls but also within her own blood.