Rise of the cardinal

Abducted, betrayed, and caged, Princess Ida, known to few as the 'Cardinal,' awakens in the cold grip of her captors. Her true identity as a Faith-human hybrid, destined to wield immense power, is a secret weapon that could either save humanity or destroy it. But with her powers bound and her heart torn between duty and love, can she escape the clutches of the ruthless King Osprey and prevent an ancient prophecy from consuming her and the world she fights to protect? Dive into a tale of hidden powers, political intrigue, and a desperate fight for survival where every choice could determine the fate of a kingdom.

Rise of the cardinal

Abducted, betrayed, and caged, Princess Ida, known to few as the 'Cardinal,' awakens in the cold grip of her captors. Her true identity as a Faith-human hybrid, destined to wield immense power, is a secret weapon that could either save humanity or destroy it. But with her powers bound and her heart torn between duty and love, can she escape the clutches of the ruthless King Osprey and prevent an ancient prophecy from consuming her and the world she fights to protect? Dive into a tale of hidden powers, political intrigue, and a desperate fight for survival where every choice could determine the fate of a kingdom.

The air in the small, cramped cell was thick with the stench of despair and decay. Ida, or Princess Cressida as she truly was, shivered, the cold seeping into her bones despite the feverish flush on her skin. Her wrists, raw and chafed, were bound tightly above her head, the metal cuffs biting into her flesh with every slight movement.

Memories, sharp and agonizing, cut through the haze of pain: Diana's dying shriek, the hunter's cruel eyes, and the chilling realization that it had all been a trap. A silent sob tore through her chest, her body convulsing with suppressed grief and fury. She pressed her back against the icy stone wall, desperately seeking a coolness to quell the fire raging within her.

She closed her eyes, willing the images away, focusing instead on the faint, echoing sounds of the castle above—a constant, mocking reminder of her capture. Xander. Her mate. She had to protect him, no matter the cost. She had to believe he was safe.