Arrows of the Queen

Talia, an orphan with a hidden gift, endures a life of servitude and abuse. Her world changes when a Companion, a sentient, horse-like being, chooses her, whisking her away to train as a Herald in the majestic kingdom of Valdemar. As Talia struggles to master her burgeoning empathic abilities and find her place among the elite Heralds, she uncovers… Talia, an orphan with a hidden gift, endures a life of servitude and abuse. Her world changes when a Companion, a sentient, horse-like being, chooses her, whisking her away to train as a Herald in the majestic kingdom of Valdemar. As Talia struggles to master her burgeoning empathic abilities and find her place among the elite Heralds, she uncovers a growing conspiracy that threatens not only her new life but the very stability of the benevolent Queen's reign. Now, this reluctant hero must embrace her unique destiny to expose the traitors and protect Valdemar from falling into chaos.