WIP: The Crown of Shadows

A Stolen Throne. A Brutal Secret. A Savior Who Plays to Win.

Princess Isabella was born into Spanish nobility, but her life has been far from perfect. It's been defined by survival, fear, and secrets. Ever since she was kidnapped as a newborn by a witch from the ancient tribe of Velena. She's been forced to live in fear, concealing her truest secrets: the powerful wind bond flat beneath her royal attire. On her fifteenth birthday, Ava, the witch, strikes again, capturing the Spanish Royal Family, the Platero Dynasty. In the chaos, Isabella's best friend, Christian, sacrifices himself so she can flee. Alone in the countryside, a slip of Isabella's refined accent turns a village crowd hostile-until a local boy named Efrain steps in to protect her. Magnetic and seemingly innocent, Efrain offers her the perfect alliance to navigate the occupied kingdom and rescue Christian. But beneath his sweet smile lies a cold-hearted mastermind executing his own power-hungry agenda. Yet questions arise: will she ever become queen? Is her best friend alive? What is Efrain really after? Will she live a fairytale or a curse?