They Laughed at the Dragon Queen Until She Took the Crown

Seraphina seems like a frivolous ruler who lives for palace rumors, and Lyra, Prince Cassian's ambitious lover, believes she can disgrace her without consequence. After being blamed for a carefully staged offense, Seraphina waits in silence before revealing a fabricated heir and counterfeit messages. As Cassian loses his claim, the queen secures the realm for her son and departs with another delicious secret in sight.