About the book: 2024 / Lorelei is a half-elf in a kingdom where this bloodline is synonymous with the word “slave.” The King of Umbra holds everyone captive to his pet dragon, which knows no mercy. Lorelei hides in the shadows and steals to stay alive until a group of rebels makes her an offer she can't refuse. The king is looking for a bride. If Lorelei can get close enough to him, she will be able to plunge a dagger into the heart of this evil man. But wedding games are more difficult than most. Lorelei must prove that she is not only beautiful, but also talented, poised and deadly like a king. However, the closer she gets to saving her kingdom, the more she realizes that a pressing problem stands in her way. The Dragon. The king's bodyguard is much more than a bloodthirsty beast. He's a man. And the longer she stays with him, the more she realizes that perhaps the king is not the most dangerous person in the kingdom. Perhaps she needs to guard not only her body, but also her heart. The dragon chooses a mate for life, and it is difficult for him to part with his treasures.