The Hidden People — V.J. Parker

There are 20 known kingdoms and one hidden kingdom, those of power are aware of the hidden kingdom and are desperate to capture any people from this kingdom as they seek their power over the elements, as only some very special people, those born of the pure blood of Trille can wield this power. Bethany was a child in an orphanage in the 13th Kingdom and because her parentage was not known, she was bullied by others until just after her 7th birthday when she decided to fight instead of submit to the bully, once she fought this bully her life changed. She was taken to the palace to learn to be a soldier and use her anger to fight for the kingdom. Once she reaches that palace, her life takes another turn, the king take a fancy to her. For better or worse she does not know. She is yet to understand her abilities she started to receive when she was 6 years old and over the time of learning to be who the king trained her to be, she discovered more abilities unique to her, she hid them from all, until again her life changed. Who is she, and why is she suddenly hunted by the 20 kingdoms kings.