The Dragon King's Bride (Shadows of Fire and Fae)

I was prepared for assassins, cunning girls, and magic competitions. But I never considered the King would claim my heart.

The summons from the Dragon King was clear; any woman of age who has never been bedded or wedded must participate in the selection games for Queen consort.

The nobility are cutthroat and won't let anything stand in their way. Serf girls like me are easy pickings for assassins and not considered true competition for the throne.

But when the king's eyes flicked over me, I nearly gasped at what I saw. His bright blue eyes bore into my soul.

Igniting an unquenchable heat.

I thought he'd laugh at my weakness like others. But his touch made me shudder in pleasure instead.

This is all a game to him, and I want to go back to my quiet and peaceful life. So, I insult him, and instead of sending me home, he kept me.

Like a fool, I want him to touch me again.

But I have enough trouble staying alive and keeping my half-fae heritage a secret. Especially since the fae were the cause of the late king's death.

I'm sure the King would kill me if he ever found out.

Am I destined for death? Or will I become his fated Queen?