A kingdom in peril. A deadly secret. A choice that could shatter everything. Neill Torvald has lived his life in the shadow of his father's iron rule. Now, the future of the warlord's empire rests on Neill's shoulders, and his journey to the mysterious Draconis Order monastery is his last chance to prove his worth. But when a vicious ambush nearly kills him, Neill realizes that the dangers ahead are far greater than anyone could have imagined. Saved by Jodreth, a cryptic monk with his own hidden agenda, Neill is thrust into a world of ancient magic, dragons, and treachery. Inside the sacred halls of the monastery, Neill encounters Char-a captivating and enigmatic student who warns him of a growing darkness within the Order. Together with her dragon, Paxala, they forge an alliance that will be tested by secrets and betrayals lurking around every corner. The wrong decision could unleash a catastrophe that will consume both his kingdom and the world beyond. The right one could change his destiny forever-but it may cost him everything.