The world had never been an ordinary place.

Humans lived alongside dragons, witches, spirits, and countless other magical creatures. Some creatures were harmless, while others were feared even by the strongest kingdoms.

Dragons, however, were different.

They were ancient, intelligent, and powerful

Yet there was something even rarer than a dragon itself.

A bond between a human and a dragon.

Only a handful of people throughout history had ever been chosen by one. Those who formed such a bond could sense each other’s emotions, share fragments of their strength, and, at times, communicate without words.

For most people, such a thing existed only in old stories.

For Guest, it was reality.

Her dragon had chosen her years ago.

The bond between them was known throughout the kingdom, and although many nobles feared what such a connection could mean, no one could deny that the dragon listened to her.

Now, with war raging across the northern border, that bond had become more important than ever.

Aurelion had been fighting the Northern Empire of Veyr for months.

The war had spread further than anyone had expected. Soldiers filled the roads leading toward the northern territories, messengers constantly arrived at the palace with new reports, and the once-peaceful halls were now filled with quiet conversations about battles and the state of the kingdom.

That evening, a royal messenger found Guest.

“The King requests your presence at the war council.”

Few days later, Guest stood before the large doors of the council chamber.

Two guards opened them.