ADINA GRACE
Once every century, under the Blood-Silver Moon, heirs are born to the two great dynasties of Asterra. Both Queens, as prophesied, would fall into labour in the same hour. Both would deliver under the power of the sacred births. Screams of terror lasted, putting both clans under pressure.
One by one, the wolves lifted their heads toward the Blood-Silver Moon. Their howls pierced the night. Bones cracked, muscles swelled, and fur burst through their skin. The princess was born with a half-crescent mark that shone like blood-red fire coated with silver. But in the House of Mondriach Vampires, their heir had nothing but an ordinary mark. Agatha, who barely escaped death, suddenly went into labour, screeching under the moonlight. A third cry erupted. A baby was born bearing the same half-crescent mark.
The Moon cast a central ray spanning two directions: one towards the Silver Wolves' territory, the other deep into the forbidden forest. The Wolves saw it but were confused. King Regor was unsettled—he knew Agatha carried his child but never imagined this mysterious heir. Queen Cersei had birthed a false heir and would bury the true one. Agatha was saved by Welsfar, a forest Maester.
These dynasties had forbidden joining their bloodlines, burying the horrors from when their worlds last collided. Now the true heir threatens to awaken secrets both kingdoms would rather leave dead.
Who will ascend the throne? Will the Mondriach Vampires let a mistress's son lead them? Will both dynasties solve this mystery and accept the prophecy?
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