vesplievre
In the fractured world of Clusterinth, loyalty is not a choice,
..it is a debt.
Lyraea Cadfael was never meant to belong to a kingdom. Born into suffering and shaped by survival, she is thrust into the heart of Spritwind's royal court. Though she is offered a new name, a new home, and a future she never dreamed of, belonging comes with a price she does not yet understand.
Beyond the safety of Daffodil Woods, the balance of Clusterinth begins to shake. Deep beneath the roots of Featherfall, something ancient stirs. Across the distant lands of Leandermore, a force rises, one that does not ask what is owed, but takes.
When secrets begin to surface and alliances grow fragile, Lyraea has fallen into a role she never asked for.., to protect a kingdom that chose her, even when she is unsure if she can choose it in return.
Alongside Zephyrus Signe, distant, controlled, and bound by his own expectations.. Lyraea is drawn into a dangerous web of hidden truths, silent wars, and impossible decisions. In a world where trust is scarce, they may be the only ones who understand the cost of standing their ground.
Because in Clusterinth, survival is not enough.
And when war begins to whisper through the kingdoms, one question remains
What do you owe a kingdom that was never truly yours?