She was just a survivor. He was a ruthless leader, a king. Their destiny is to be lovers—but first, they must accept the choice of the stones. A mated bonded pair whether they like it or not.

Elyria is a fierce survivor living a life of brutal obscurity, entirely unaware of the devastating destiny thrumming in her veins. All of that shatters when she accidentally unearths the ancient Aura Stone. The relic instantly marks her, setting her on a collision course with a throne and a lover she never wanted. The Stone has chosen her as the last Queen.

Her freedom is immediately lost when she is kidnapped by Tyrion, the fiercely protective and dominating master of the Ember Stone's formidable power. Tyrion, a grief-stricken warrior, knows the Stone's choice is final. He forces the unwilling Elyria into a toxic partnership, believing his possessive control is the only thing that can save her and reverse the destructive blight consuming their world.

Bound by a terrifying magical connection that forces them to share dreams and destinies, Elyria and Tyrion are locked in a battle of wills and burning attraction. Their desperate quest to mend their powers, save ancient Emberscale, and heal their world forces them into the path of mythical dragon gods and a dark forces set on their destruction.

To save a dying world, the defiant, bullheaded Elyria and morally gray Tyrion must overcome their hatred for one another and accept the terrifying pull of their destiny.

Heir of the Ember Scale is a dark, character-driven fantasy and the explosive beginning of a fated enemies-to-lovers trilogy.