BLURB: THE DRAGON'S FAKE FIANCÉE --- He's the monster they warned her about. She's the fire he never saw coming. And their love story is a lie—until it isn't. --- Elara Verath has spent three years rebuilding herself from ashes. Her family's fortune? Gone. Her reputation? Ruined. Her future? Already sold to a man with three dead wives and a smile that makes her skin crawl. So when Kael Draven—the ruthless heir to an empire built on blood and secrets—offers her a deal, she has no choice but to take it. Six months as his fake fiancée. Six months of public appearances, private performances, and pretending to be madly in love with the most dangerous man in the city. Six months, and she's free. But the rules are simple: don't fall for him. Don't trust him. And whatever you do, don't let him get too close. Because Kael Draven doesn't just play games—he wins them. And the closer Elara gets to him, the more she realizes: He's not pretending. Every stolen glance. Every possessive touch. Every kiss that feels less like acting and more like surrender. He wants her. All of her. And the worst part? She's starting to want him too. But someone is watching. Someone who destroyed both their families once before. And they're not finished yet. Now Elara has to decide: Is Kael Draven the villain who will destroy her? Or the only one who can save her?