Dolton POV I know it’s unlikely for anyone to breach the Dragon Kingdom, but removing the bridges adds extra reassurance. “Joseph will stand in as King while we’re away. Today, I need to inform Rosalind that her son, Arktos, was not, in fact, dead or sold. He’s someone we need to find.” “What about the others?” Celine asks. “I plan to find them all,” Sebastian replies. “But because of who Arktos is, he’s key to our kingdom. The Heart of Eternal Flame is rare—one dragon is born with it every two to three hundred years after the last dies. He will also be the one most at risk. People will seek to exploit that power.” I nod, understanding the gravity of the situation. Arktos’s heart keeps him alive if he dies before fulfilling his purpose. If someone discovers how to manipulate that powe

