<p><strong>The battle for Torvald begins.</strong></p><p>Bower the reluctant heir to a fallen noble house has inherited a destiny he never wanted: to rise as Torvald's rightful king and free his people from the cruel grip of King Enric. With war looming Bower must confront not only his enemies but his own self-doubt.</p><p>By his side stands Saffron a fierce and unyielding Dragon Rider whose power may hold the key to victory. Together they forge an alliance with Ryland a charismatic but untrustworthy leader of rogue Dragon Riders uniting a fractured rebellion against the Dark Mage king. But as distrust simmers among their ranks and deadly foes close in the fragile coalition teeters on the edge of collapse.</p><p>On the eve of battle Bower must embrace the prophecy that foretells his rise-or risk the kingdom's destruction. With dragons stirring allies wavering and his future kingdom hanging in the balance the time has come for Bower to lead or lose everything.</p>