Kingdom of Shadows and Wings (Dragons of Tirene, #1)

by Nina Frost

I lower the book, my heart plummeting into my stomach. The idea solidifying in my mind can’t possibly be true, and yet, it must be. The details line up…even the grave marker bearing my name. Because if I’m right, then the couple I believe to be my parents did not sire or give birth to me. If I’m right, my kingdom of origin isn’t Aclaris. I’m Tirenese. And I’m a dragoncaller.

“I am an impressive specimen, but referring to me as a deity may be overkill. Sterling,” he rasps. “The only name I want to hear on your lips when I’m buried inside you is Sterling.”

“You look like the woman I’d give anything to have. You look like you’re mine.”

Sterling Thorne didn’t just want a fling. It was worse. So much worse. He used me. Tricked me. Took advantage of my feelings so he could spy on me for the fucking king. He crushed my trust beneath his boots and stomped it into dust. He’s working with the very people my sister tried to warn me about. The people who want to exploit me for purposes I’ve yet to discover. I will never forgive him for this. Never.

The other man heaves a sigh. “It’s in your sister’s best interest for you to accompany us without resisting.”