In the world of Nerilia, where dragoncats are both companions and protectors, the rarest bond of all has chosen a farmgirl.
Elysia of Stormfall never expected more than a quiet life—until the Dragoncat Queen, Haven, marked her as Bonded. Swept into the Halls of Learning at Stormhaven Keep, Elysia is thrust into a world of ancient lore, battle training, and magic deeper than she ever imagined. With her loyal circle of friends and their bonded dragoncats at her side, she must master lessons in Arithmetika, Lorecraft, Beasthealing, and the sacred art of Command.
But shadows coil beneath the stone halls. House Liraen, a power-hungry faction whispered of in dark corners, has set its sights on Elysia. Someone wants her dead—and their strike may come from closer than she dares to believe.
As betrayal and destiny entwine, Elysia must uncover the truth, harness the bond she shares with Haven, and rise against the forces that would see her silenced. For the fate of queen and Bonded may decide the future of all Nerilia.