The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 1)

Oraya is a human raised by the Nightborn vampire king in a world where survival demands constant vigilance and emotional distance. To transcend her status as prey, she enters the Kejari, a tournament overseen by the goddess of death and contested by the most formidable warriors from the three vampire houses. To have any chance of winning, Oraya forms an alliance with Raihn, a vampire warrior whose very nature poses a threat. He is a skilled killer and adversary to her father's rule, yet Oraya finds herself drawn to him despite the danger. The tournament leaves no room for compassion or emotional attachment, making any connection between them potentially catastrophic. This novel combines romance, dark magic, and political intrigue. It is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series and is followed by The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.