Description
In a world where power and desire intertwine, Amina Vyrdanth's life is forever altered when she is traded from her sheltered upbringing in the northern continent to the opulent but perilous desert city of Gaan. Groomed to serve in the highest echelons of society, Amina now finds herself a courtesan to the enigmatic ruler, Sivan, whose unsettling demeanor hides a web of political intrigue and deception. Gaan, what once began as the settlement of a strong magical race called the Druid, has been turned into a cultural and political melting pot. Those with remnants of diluted power rise to higher ranks, while the rest of the military state is mainly overrun by criminals seeking redemption, where the line between ally and enemy blurs. As Amina navigates the treacherous waters of court life, she discovers that the city is on the brink of chaos. And the Overseer might be hiding more than he lets on. In this volatile landscape, she encounters Kalel Draven, a mercenary with secrets of his own. Together, they must untangle the mysteries of Gaan's politics, confront the darkness lurking within its streets, and discover Amina's own untapped strength. As alliances shift and danger looms, Amina must choose between her past and a future she never imagined. In a realm of magic, betrayal, and fierce ambition, can Amina reclaim her destiny, or will the shadows of Gaan consume her?
Ch. 1
