Lyra, a fugitive sold to pay her husband’s debts, stumbles into Citadel Obsidian and becomes the only person who can hear baby dragon heir Rory’s thoughts. When she discovers the “mad” hatchling is being tortured and poisoned, she risks everything to save him. Her courage soon uncovers a royal conspiracy—and draws the attention of Dorian, the feared Black Dragon Sovereign, who may be far less monstrous than the rumors claim.
