Fractured Alliances

<p><strong>Five shards to save a world. Two are in enemy hands. The seventh will decide the war.</strong></p><p>In a realm where trust fractures and alliances are forged in fire the race for the Heartstones has reached its breaking point. When the fifth shard awakens in hostile territory its volatile power threatens to shatter the continent-and the fragile coalition between <strong>Elara</strong> the healer <strong>Rianor</strong> the warrior and <strong>Quil</strong> the investigator.</p><p>The coalition's trust is shattered when Rianor's ancestry is exposed: he is a descendant of the Umbral Pact's founder. Forced to choose between heritage and honor he finds himself isolated. As Elara defends her husband against suspicion from their own allies Quil's infiltration of the Pact reveals a revolution driven by disturbingly sympathetic ideals.</p><p>This epic fantasy saga features:</p><ul><li><strong>A slow-burn romance</strong> tested by secrets and betrayal.</li><li><strong>Intense political intrigue</strong> and explosive faction warfare.</li><li><strong>Morally gray characters</strong> who walk the line between hero and villain.</li></ul><p>From corrupted forests to public trials <em>Fractured Alliances</em> weaves a tale of high-stakes adventure where the strongest magic isn't found in ancient shards-it's forged in the choices made when everything falls apart. When berserkers strike not everyone will survive</p>