Daughter of Shadow
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Last published Sat, May 3, 2025
When she was born, ash fell from the sky.
Lyra spent her whole life believing she was a daughter of light. Raised among the Lumen in a palace of white marble and cold smiles, she was never allowed to question who she was-until the day a forbidden magic awakened within her. Shadow.
Kidnapped by the Virethi and forced to face the truth, Lyra discovers her blood carries the legacy of a fallen queen-and a power the world fears.
And Kael, commander of the Virethi, is the one assigned to guard her. Ruthless, distant, and far too beautiful to be just. To others, he's a legend. To Lyra, he's a threat.
But between hatred and desire lies only a thin line...
The world is shifting. Power is stirring. And she must choose who she truly is.
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