Ashes of the Scaled Vanguard

Condemned to the Vanguard as a child, Catriona Amaranthine has devoted her life to the dragons—beasts worshipped as gods by her kingdom. As an elite dragon rider, her loyalty has never wavered, even as their rule crushes those beneath them. But when tasked with infiltrating enemy lands to eliminate the bloodline of rebel Prince Kieran, her faith begins to falter.Destined to lead his family’s revolution, Kieran fights to free his people from the dragons' tyranny. Surrounded by betrayal and shifting loyalties, his plans are thrown into chaos when a mysterious newcomer enters his court.Undercover, Catriona unravels shocking truths about her mission, her kingdom, and the dragons she serves. Torn between duty and conscience, she must choose: bring fire and ruin, or ignite a revolution.In a world of shifting loyalties and impossible choices, can two enemies rise from the ashes of deceit—or will the truth destroy them both?