The Guardians of Altana Series by Kala Merseal, Savanah James

When demons attack her kingdom, elven princess Ara Zypherus is forced to flee her palace with a band of her father’s most trusted soldiers. In that one night, she loses everything she loves.All that remains of her previous life is her father’s commander, Raethin Corvus. Handsome but irritating, Ara must figure out a way to get along with Raethin, or risk losing the last thing she has—her life... moreWhen demons attack her kingdom, elven princess Ara Zypherus is forced to flee her palace with a band of her father’s most trusted soldiers. In that one night, she loses everything she loves.All that remains of her previous life is her father’s commander, Raethin Corvus. Handsome but irritating, Ara must figure out a way to get along with Raethin, or risk losing the last thing she has—her life. To escape the demonic scourge that hunts them, Ara and Raethin travel to the remaining mountainous kingdom of Watherea through the labyrinthine Therilean Forest. But when the Kaevari discover them, it is the legendary Rakevan druids and their guardian that come to Ara's and Raethin's aid.As truths are revealed, Ara discovers that she plays a central role to the battle against the dark entity known as the Void King. Together with Raethin and their companions, Ara must find a way to stop the chaotic god before he tears the realms apart.***This was previously published under another pen name. This is the revised and rebranded version of "The Shadow Curse".*** less

Kidnapped by the dark god’s champion, elven princess Ara Zypherus is held prisoner in the remains of her ex-fiancé’s palace. The demon leader seems to know about the long-dead crown prince of Waetherea, and Ara slowly breaks as he unravels the lies told to her.When commander Raethin Corvus gasps back to life, he learns that his princess is gone—and the deity to whom he gave his soul is ready to take action to save the realms... moreKidnapped by the dark god’s champion, elven princess Ara Zypherus is held prisoner in the remains of her ex-fiancé’s palace. The demon leader seems to know about the long-dead crown prince of Waetherea, and Ara slowly breaks as he unravels the lies told to her.When commander Raethin Corvus gasps back to life, he learns that his princess is gone—and the deity to whom he gave his soul is ready to take action to save the realms. Together with the Rakevan guardian and a strange elven priestess, Raethin hunts after Ara and the Void King’s champion. Time is running out, and if he doesn’t stop the demon before he kills Ara, then the Void King will consume all life.***This full-length, 66,000-word novel contains a cliffhanger; as well, it was previously published in 2020 under another pen name and is the revised and rewritten sequel to "The Shadow Curse."*** less