Val is a warrior unlike any other, her horns and strength marking her as Fae, both protector and outcast. Sworn to defend Prince Dorius S’dias, the overlooked nephew to the Fourth Pentarch, she finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue and ancient magic when they embark on a diplomatic mission to the Spine. As Dorius uncovers events that could shatter the Pentarchy's fragile peace, the mystery of Val's heritage unravels. Caught between loyalty to her prince and a destiny she doesn't understand, Val must navigate the valleys where ancient gods stir to choose her own path in a world that teeters on the brink of war. Content warnings for scenes/chapters that might need these warnings, but nothing is the focus or a regular occurrence.