Betrayed by his brother and hunted by his own kingdom, Prince Kael loses everything on the night his home burns. But when an ancient dragon answers his call, he discovers a bond that could change the fate of the world. As Kael learns to master his forbidden power, destiny leads him to a mysterious woman whose heart may be his greatest strength—or his ultimate downfall. In a realm of magic, love, and war, one prince must rise from the ashes to reclaim his throne and face the fire within.

In one-time rich kingdom torn apart by war and betrayal, a prince named Kael is presumed dead following a brutal coup engineered by a deceitful nobleman. Saved in secret by an enigmatic fraternity of dragon-keepers, Kael exists undercover at the edge of the world with no knowledge of his origins.When Kael finds a legendary dragon egg in a forbidden cave deep below, it stirs to life for him—a sign of an unprecedented connection that is foretold by ancient legend. With his dragon, Nyrix, Kael sets out on a dangerous journey to find out who he truly is and take back his fate.But the path back is filled with enemies: the usurper now reigns by dark magic, ancient monsters are roused, and the people have lost hope a long time ago. Kael will have to rally forgotten allies, discover his link to Nyrix, and choose what kind of king he wishes to be.Because sometimes, the only way to save a kingdom. is to rise from the ashes.