The Dark Hatchling and the Lost Crown

Two royal sisters stake their claim to the kingdom on the dragons they bear. Vera conceals a forbidden shadow wyrm and turns Ella's compassion against her, condemning her to death. But as flames rise around Ella, her radiant egg breaks open, while Vera's terrible secret emerges. The Dragon God arrives to expose Vera's deceitful consort, rescue Ella, and cast the betrayers from the realm.