The Cursed Bride
Every century, the Kingdom of Eldoria sacrifices a bride to the fearsome Dragon King, a peace offering to prevent an ancient war from reigniting. Lyra Ashford has always known the....
Every century, the Kingdom of Eldoria sacrifices a bride to the fearsome Dragon King, a peace offering to prevent an ancient war from reigniting. Lyra Ashford has always known the legend, but never imagined the bells would toll for her. Now, chosen from thousands, she faces a terrifying destiny beyond the Forbidden Mountains, where no bride has ever returned. As she is torn from her family and thrust into a world of ancient magic and a king shrouded in mystery, Lyra must confront not only her fear but a strange, impossible connection to the very being she is meant to appease. What secrets lie within the Dragon King's black crystal castle, and can a cursed bride truly find more than just survival in the heart of a beast?