In the magical kingdom of Valeriya, peace once reigned under the rule of a powerful royal family descended from ancient bloodlines—the earth-bound Sylvari and sky-born Aetherians. For centuries, a prophecy spoke of a child who would be born when the twin moons aligned—a child who would restore balance and light to the land.When Queen Lysandra gives birth to unexpected twins—a boy and the first girl born in generations—hope is reborn. But joy turns to tragedy when a jealous sorceress named Morwenna, scorned by the king and consumed by envy, steals the newborn princess on the night of her birth. The kingdom falls into darkness, its magic slowly dying under Morwenna’s growing shadow.Far from her true home, the lost princess—now named Elara—is raised in a kingdom where magic is forbidden, unaware of her lineage and hidden power. But on the eve of her twentieth birthday, visions begin to haunt her. Her magic, long suppressed by a mysterious necklace, begins to stir.As her brothers secretly search for the sister they’ve never met, Elara embarks on a journey that will lead her to ancient creatures, powerful relics, and an unexpected love. Together with her childhood best friend—a hybrid of witch and werewolf—Elara must confront the truth of her birth, the fate she was destined for, and the darkness determined to destroy her.Will she rise as the light Valeriya has long awaited—or will the shadow claim her forever?