Empire in Flames

The story opens with the fall of the Scarlata Empire, a vampyre kingdom ruled by Queen Claudia. As fae invaders burn the city, Claudia mourns her people—both the innocent and the lost. She fights with dignity, knowing her kingdom's end is inevitable. The primal hunger of vampyres, misunderstood by outsiders, is their undoing. Claudia's sacrifice and the destruction of her home set the stage for a world where vampyres are hunted, and the seeds of vengeance and survival are sown. The legacy of Scarlata's fall will echo through the generations, shaping the fate of her hidden heir.

Phantom's Relentless Training

Huntyr, orphaned by the war, is raised by Lord, the ruthless leader of Phantom—an order of fae assassins dedicated to eradicating vampyres. Her life is a cycle of brutal training, violence, and punishment. Lord's love is twisted, his lessons delivered through whippings and deprivation. Huntyr's only solace is her friend Rummy, who urges her to escape, but Huntyr's loyalty to Lord is unbreakable. She is shaped into a living weapon, her identity and worth tied to her ability to kill. The scars on her back are both her armor and her prison.

Bonds of Pain

Huntyr's world is small: the crumbling city of Midgrave, the Phantom's den, and Rummy's rooftop. Rummy is her anchor, but their bond is strained by Huntyr's refusal to leave Lord. The city is haunted by poverty and the threat of vampyre attacks. Huntyr's victories in the ring are never enough for Lord, and her failures are met with pain. Yet, beneath the violence, Huntyr yearns for connection and meaning. The tension between loyalty and freedom, love and control, defines her every choice.

Mission to the Golden City

Lord reveals Huntyr's next mission: infiltrate the legendary Golden City by surviving Moira Seminary, an elite academy where only the strongest fae and angels are admitted. The city is a beacon of magic and safety, but entry is earned through deadly trials. Lord's motives are secretive—he needs something from within, and only Huntyr can deliver. Armed with his prized dagger, Venom, Huntyr prepares to leave everything she knows behind, torn between duty and the hope for something more.

Moira Seminary's Deadly Welcome

Moira Seminary is a crucible of violence and ambition. The headmistress, Katherine, makes it clear: most will die, and only the worthy will enter the Golden City. Huntyr is surrounded by rivals—Lanson, the charming fae; Ashlani, the fierce friend; Voiler, the quiet observer; and Wolf, her enigmatic, black-winged roommate. The first night's "Blessing" is a magical drowning, and only the strongest survive. Huntyr's inability to swim nearly kills her, but Wolf saves her life, marking the beginning of a dangerous, magnetic connection.

The Blessing's Drowning

The Blessing exposes the students' fears and strengths. Huntyr, nearly drowned, is rescued by Wolf, who reveals himself as a fallen angel. Their bond is fraught with tension—Wolf is both protector and threat, his motives unclear. Huntyr's struggle to trust is mirrored in her interactions with Lanson and Ashlani. The academy's rules are simple: don't kill outside the ring, and stay alive. But as rivalries intensify, Huntyr realizes that survival may require more than just strength—it demands trust, sacrifice, and the willingness to face her own darkness.

Rivalries and Alliances

Training at Moira is brutal. Huntyr is forced to hide her true skills, losing fights on purpose to avoid attention. Lanson becomes a friend and potential bondmate, while Ashlani and Voiler prove themselves as unexpected allies. Ryder and Espek, two ruthless fae, target Huntyr, escalating the violence. Wolf's presence is both a shield and a source of confusion, as his protectiveness borders on obsession. The lines between friend and foe blur, and Huntyr's isolation deepens.

Blood, Magic, and Betrayal

The students learn to wield natural and blood magic, but Huntyr struggles to access her power. The history of vampyres, fae, and angels is revealed—vampyres are not born monsters, but become so through bloodlust. The concept of magical bonding is introduced: two souls can share power, but at the risk of sharing thoughts and emotions. As the academy's trials grow deadlier, Huntyr is forced to confront her own limitations and the secrets she keeps from those around her.

The Angel's Secret

Wolf's true nature is revealed—he is a fallen angel, exiled from the Golden City, and hiding powers beyond Huntyr's understanding. Their relationship deepens through shared danger and vulnerability. Wolf saves Huntyr repeatedly, but his motives remain mysterious. The tension between them is electric, a slow-burn attraction complicated by secrets and the ever-present threat of betrayal. Huntyr's trust is tested as she navigates the academy's deadly politics and her own growing feelings.

The First Kill

When Ryder attacks Huntyr in the woods, she is forced to kill him in self-defense. The act is both liberating and traumatizing, marking a point of no return. Wolf helps her hide the body, deepening their bond and complicity. The violence escalates—Espek seeks revenge, and Lanson's true nature is revealed as cowardly and self-serving. Huntyr's world narrows to survival, and the cost of trust becomes painfully clear.

The Ball and the Bond

The academy hosts a ball, a brief respite of beauty and longing. Lanson asks Huntyr to bond with him for the final test, and she agrees, seeking safety in numbers. But Wolf's jealousy and intensity overshadow everything. Their dance is a battle of wills, and the tension between them erupts into passion and confusion. The night ends in violence—Espek attacks, Lanson betrays Huntyr, and she is left bleeding and alone, her trust shattered.

Lanson's Betrayal

Wounded and betrayed, Huntyr is saved by Wolf, who heals her with his blood magic. Lanson's cowardice is exposed, and Huntyr severs their bond. Wolf offers to partner with her for the final test, and their alliance is sealed by necessity and unspoken emotion. The academy's trials grow more dangerous, and the students are forced to confront their own darkness. Huntyr's scars—physical and emotional—become symbols of her resilience and her longing for something more than survival.

Blood Magic Unleashed

Desperate to access her blood magic, Huntyr pushes herself to the brink, nearly bleeding herself dry. Wolf cares for her, bathing her wounds and offering comfort she never expected. Their intimacy deepens, blurring the line between need and desire. Huntyr's magic finally erupts in a blaze of fire, revealing her true potential—and the danger she poses to herself and others. The bond between her and Wolf becomes both a weapon and a lifeline.

The Transcendent Begins

The final trial, the Transcendent, begins with a magical potion that plunges the students into a deadly, hallucinatory forest. Illusions, monsters, and vampyres stalk them. Allies die—Ashlani falls, Lanson is lost to madness, and Voiler's fate is uncertain. Huntyr and Wolf fight side by side, their bond tested by hunger, pain, and the relentless violence of the test. The only way to survive is to trust each other completely, even as secrets threaten to tear them apart.

Forest of Illusions

The forest warps reality, conjuring visions of lost loved ones and deepest fears. Huntyr sees Rummy and Lord, while Wolf is haunted by his own past. They must anchor each other to reality, fighting not just monsters but the illusions that threaten to consume them. The bond between them is both a shield and a vulnerability, exposing their rawest emotions and forcing them to confront the truth of their connection.

Monsters in the Dark

The forest's dangers escalate—giant beasts, vampyres, and the ever-present threat of death. Wolf is gravely wounded, and the only way to save him is for Huntyr to bond with him, sharing her magic and her pain. The bond is overwhelming, merging their thoughts, desires, and suffering. In a moment of desperate intimacy, Huntyr allows Wolf to feed from her, blurring the line between predator and lover. Their connection becomes unbreakable, forged in blood and need.

The Final Stand

Huntyr and Wolf reach the walls of the Golden City, only to be confronted by Lanson and a horde of vampyres. Wolf's wings are burned, and escape seems impossible. Surrounded, they make a last stand, fighting back to back against overwhelming numbers. In a final act of defiance, they unleash their combined magic, burning everything around them. The cost is devastating—Wolf collapses, and Huntyr is left alone, fighting until she, too, falls.

Death's Embrace

In the aftermath, Huntyr cradles Wolf's lifeless body, refusing to leave him. She is overwhelmed by grief, rage, and the certainty that she cannot go on without him. As vampyres close in, she fights to the end, her last thoughts of Wolf and the love they shared. Death is both an ending and a release, a surrender to the darkness that has always haunted her.

The Goddess's Choice

In the void between life and death, Huntyr meets Era, the goddess of Vaehatis. Era offers her a choice—life or oblivion. Huntyr's love for Wolf, her willingness to die for him, is her salvation. Era reveals that Huntyr is the heir to the vampyre throne, and that her destiny is far greater than she imagined. She is sent back to life, but warned that the truth will be difficult to bear, and that her heart must guide her through the trials to come.

The Golden City's Truth

Huntyr and Wolf awaken inside the Golden City, only to find it a wasteland of decay and death. The promised paradise is a lie—vampyres roam the streets, and the city's glory is a memory. Their reunion is bittersweet, marked by relief and the knowledge that their journey is far from over. As they seek answers, they are captured by angels and brought before the city's true rulers.

The Archangel's Game

The archangel Asmodeus, Wolf's father, reveals his plan: to use Huntyr's power to rebuild the vampyre kingdom and control the world. Wolf's betrayal is exposed—he was sent to deliver Huntyr, and everything between them is called into question. Huntyr is imprisoned, her trust shattered. The archangel's cruelty is boundless, and Wolf is forced to choose between loyalty to his father and the woman he loves.

The Heir Revealed

Huntyr learns the truth of her heritage—she is the daughter of the vampyre queen, the rightful heir to Scarlata. Her blood is the key to unimaginable power, and the archangel will stop at nothing to control her. Wolf's love and regret are palpable, but Huntyr's pain and anger are overwhelming. The scars of her past, the betrayals she has endured, and the weight of her destiny threaten to break her.

Wolf's True Mission

Wolf reveals the full extent of his mission—he was ordered to gain Huntyr's trust, deliver her to the archangel, and ensure her cooperation. His love for her was real, but his actions have doomed them both. The bond between them is both a curse and a lifeline, their emotions tangled beyond repair. As the archangel prepares to use Huntyr's power, Wolf must decide where his loyalty truly lies.

The Queen's Debt

The archangel's plan is revealed: Huntyr's mother owed a debt, and Huntyr must pay it by surrendering her power. The fate of the vampyre kingdom, the Golden City, and the world itself hangs in the balance. Huntyr's journey—from orphaned assassin to heir, from weapon to queen—culminates in a choice between submission and rebellion. The story ends on a cliffhanger, with Huntyr's magic demanded, Wolf's wings threatened, and the future uncertain.

Wings So Wicked

The emotional arc of the story is one of pain, betrayal, and the search for belonging. Huntyr's journey is marked by loss and violence, but also by moments of tenderness and hope. Her love for Wolf, forged in blood and fire, is both her greatest strength and her deepest vulnerability. As the forces of power and destiny close in, Huntyr must decide who she is—weapon, queen, or something more. The wickedness of wings is not just in their power, but in the choices they force upon those who bear them.

Characters

Huntyr Gwenevive (Huntyraina Fullmall Gawerula)

Huntyr is the orphaned daughter of the vampyre queen, raised in ignorance of her heritage by Lord, the brutal leader of Phantom. Scarred by violence and trained as an assassin, she is both fierce and vulnerable, her self-worth tied to survival and obedience. Her relationships are fraught—she clings to Lord's approval, resists Rummy's pleas for freedom, and is haunted by the loss of her parents. At Moira Seminary, Huntyr is forced to hide her strength, navigating rivalries and betrayals. Her bond with Wolf is transformative, awakening desire, trust, and the possibility of love. As she uncovers her true identity, Huntyr's journey becomes one of self-acceptance, rebellion, and the search for a place to belong. Her psychological scars are both her armor and her greatest obstacle.

Wolf Jasper

Wolf is a black-winged fallen angel, exiled from the Golden City and hiding a devastating secret—he is also a vampyre, turned by his own father, the archangel Asmodeus. Wolf is both protector and betrayer, his motives layered with guilt, longing, and duty. His relationship with Huntyr is electric, marked by slow-burn attraction, mutual rescue, and eventual love. Wolf's internal conflict—between loyalty to his father and his feelings for Huntyr—drives much of the story's tension. His hunger, both literal and emotional, is a constant struggle. Wolf's journey is one of redemption, sacrifice, and the hope that love can overcome even the darkest of legacies.

Lord

Lord is the leader of Phantom, a fae assassin order dedicated to killing vampyres. He rescues Huntyr as a child, raising her with a mix of brutality and warped affection. His love is conditional, his lessons delivered through pain and deprivation. Lord's motives are complex—he seeks to protect his city, but also to control Huntyr and use her for his own ends. His psychological hold on Huntyr is profound, shaping her sense of self and her ability to trust. Lord's legacy is one of scars, both visible and invisible.

Rummy

Rummy is Huntyr's childhood friend and confidante, the only person who urges her to escape Lord's control. Fierce, loyal, and independent, Rummy represents the possibility of a different life. Her presence is a source of comfort and conflict, as Huntyr struggles to reconcile loyalty with the desire for freedom. Rummy's absence at Moira is keenly felt, and her memory haunts Huntyr's choices.

Lanson

Lanson is a fae student at Moira, initially a friend and potential bondmate for Huntyr. He is kind, sensitive, and eager to please, but ultimately reveals himself as weak and self-serving. Lanson's betrayal—abandoning Huntyr when she is wounded—shatters her trust and forces her to confront the dangers of vulnerability. His arc is a cautionary tale about the cost of cowardice and the pain of misplaced trust.

Ashlani

Ashlani is a fellow student at Moira, quick-witted and loyal. She becomes one of Huntyr's closest allies, offering support and camaraderie in a world of violence. Ashlani's strength is revealed in combat, but her vulnerability is exposed in the final trial, where she dies in Huntyr's arms. Her loss is a turning point, deepening Huntyr's resolve and grief.

Voiler

Voiler is a reserved and enigmatic student at Moira, often overlooked but possessing formidable blood magic. She helps Huntyr unlock her own power and proves herself in battle. Voiler's presence is a reminder that strength can be hidden, and that alliances are often found in unexpected places.

Ryder and Espek

Ryder and Espek are ruthless fae students who target Huntyr, escalating the violence at Moira. Their actions—bullying, assault, and murder—force Huntyr to cross lines she never imagined. Their deaths are both necessary and traumatic, marking Huntyr's transformation from victim to survivor.

Headmistress Katherine

Katherine is the headmistress of Moira Seminary, enforcing the academy's brutal rules with unwavering resolve. She is both mentor and adversary, guiding the students through deadly trials while withholding crucial truths. Her role is to test, not to protect, and her presence is a constant reminder of the stakes.

Asmodeus (The Archangel)

Asmodeus is Wolf's father and the archangel ruling the Golden City. His ambition is boundless—he seeks to control the vampyre kingdom through Huntyr's power, using his own son as a pawn. Asmodeus is both charismatic and terrifying, embodying the dangers of unchecked authority. His psychological hold over Wolf and his plans for Huntyr drive the story's final act, setting the stage for rebellion and sacrifice.

Plot Devices

Duality of Identity and Hidden Heritage

The narrative is driven by the tension between hidden truths and revealed identities. Huntyr's ignorance of her vampyre heritage, Wolf's concealed nature as a fallen angel and vampyre, and the true nature of the Golden City all serve as engines of suspense and character development. The slow revelation of these secrets is mirrored in the gradual deepening of trust and intimacy between Huntyr and Wolf. The motif of masks—literal and figurative—underscores the danger and necessity of concealment in a world where vulnerability is deadly.

The Bond (Magical and Emotional)

The magical bond between characters is both a plot device and a metaphor for intimacy. It allows for the sharing of magic, thoughts, and emotions, but also exposes characters to each other's pain and hunger. The bond between Huntyr and Wolf is forged in crisis, tested by betrayal, and ultimately becomes their greatest weapon and vulnerability. The risk of bonding—of being truly seen and known—is central to the story's emotional arc.

Trials and Survival

The structure of Moira Seminary and the Transcendent is built on escalating trials—physical, magical, and psychological. Each test strips away illusions, forcing characters to confront their own darkness and the cost of survival. The narrative uses foreshadowing (the fall of Scarlata, Lord's warnings, the history of vampyres) to build tension and prepare the reader for the ultimate revelation of Huntyr's heritage and destiny.

Betrayal and Redemption

Betrayal is a recurring plot device—by Lord, Lanson, Wolf, and even the Golden City itself. Each betrayal forces Huntyr to redefine her sense of self and her capacity for forgiveness. Redemption is hard-won, achieved through sacrifice, confession, and the willingness to fight for love in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Goddess's Judgment

The appearance of Era, the goddess, introduces a higher level of agency and meaning. Her judgment of Huntyr and Wolf reframes their suffering as a test of character and love. The goddess's warning—that the truth will be hard to bear, and that the heart must guide the way—serves as both foreshadowing and thematic anchor for the series' continuation.

Analysis

Wings So Wicked is a dark, emotionally charged fantasy that explores the cost of survival, the complexity of trust, and the transformative power of love. At its core, the novel interrogates what it means to be forged by pain—how trauma can both scar and strengthen, and how the search for belonging can lead to both ruin and redemption. Huntyr's journey from weapon to heir, from victim to queen, is a meditation on agency and self-acceptance. The story's slow-burn romance is not just a source of pleasure, but a crucible for healing and growth; Wolf and Huntyr's bond is as much about confronting their own darkness as it is about finding solace in each other. The narrative's use of magical bonds, hidden heritage, and brutal trials reflects the psychological reality of trauma—its secrecy, its cyclical nature, and its demand for both vulnerability and resilience. The novel's cliffhanger ending, with Huntyr's power demanded and Wolf's wings threatened, is a powerful metaphor for the ongoing struggle to claim one's identity and destiny in a world that seeks to define and control. Ultimately, Wings So Wicked is a story about the wickedness of power, the courage to love in the face of betrayal, and the hope that even the most broken wings can find flight.

Last updated: October 4, 2025