Darkash

Rhedyn has spent ten years hidden among humans, concealed beyond the Veil. But when her refuge burns to ash and betrayal strikes without warning, she is forced to return to Cyfandir—the world that is hers by blood and by right. In Cyfandir, the balance of power has shattered. The courts stand divided, the High Lords rule in place of a fallen King, and the magic that once chose its heirs is stirring once more. On the night of the Rite, where power and desire entwine, Rhedyn is drawn into a dangerous game—one where she is both hunted and feared. Surrounded by six rival courts and the High Lords who command them, she must navigate a world of shifting alliances, hidden motives, and dangerous temptation. But the Rite demands a choice… and the cost of making the wrong one could be everything. Because she is not just a survivor. She is the rightful heir. And this time, she didn’t come back to kneel—she came back to claim her throne.