Publisher's Synopsis
A shattered kingdom. A cursed prince. A prophecy that binds their fates.
Princess Aelara Ethelwyn, the last of the fair folk, witnesses the brutal destruction of her enchanted kingdom at the hands of a shadowy force. Forced to flee into the human lands, she disguises herself as a servant in the very castle where she hopes to find vengeance.
Within those walls, she encounters Prince Ryderic Blackthorn, a brooding and isolated heir burdened by a dark magical secret - a curse passed down through his bloodline, tying him to the sinister forces that threaten both realms.
Drawn together by an undeniable connection, Aelara and Ryderic form an unlikely alliance. As they unravel the mysteries surrounding the fall of Whisperwind and the truth of Ryderic's curse, they discover a prophecy that intertwines their destinies. Only by embracing their combined power - a perilous dance of light and shadow - can they hope to defeat the malevolent sorcerer who orchestrates chaos from the shadows.
Joined by a mischievous pixie, a grizzled dwarven warrior, and a charismatic elven bard, they embark on a perilous quest, facing treacherous landscapes, political intrigue, and the agonizing weight of a sacrifice foretold.
As their alliance deepens into forbidden love, Aelara and Ryderic must confront not only a rising darkness but also the court's suspicions, the echoes of their pasts, and the terrifying possibility that their union may demand the ultimate price.
In a world where magic and mortals collide, two souls bound by prophecy must choose between their love and the fate of two realms. For in the Light and Shadow Pact, only one can prevail.
