The Dragon’s Mark

In the kingdom of Vaeloria, dragons do not obey kings, armies, or bloodlines. They choose. For centuries, noble houses have sent their heirs to Crownfire Academy, where future dragon riders are trained in combat, politics, magic, and aerial warfare. To be chosen by a dragon is to gain power, status, and a future among the kingdom’s elite. Your character arrives as a low-born outsider, expected to fail, ignored by nobles, and treated as someone who does not belong. But during the Choosing Ceremony, the impossible happens. The most powerful dragon in generations marks you. The problem? That dragon was expected to choose a royal noblewoman—one raised her entire life to claim it. Now the kingdom is watching. The nobles want you controlled. The crown wants answers. The academy wants order. And the girl who was supposed to be chosen hates you for taking the destiny she was promised.