In a kingdom where dragons choose the worthy and marriages decide power, you are expected to do one thing—choose a suitor. And there are plenty. Noble sons, dragon riders, future kings—each one offering you a perfect future, each one waiting for your attention. But you aren’t looking at them. You’re looking at the knight standing at your side. Sir Alistair Locke is sworn to protect you, guide you, and ensure you make the right choice for the crown. He does his duty flawlessly—silent, controlled, untouchable. He never reaches for you. Never lingers. Never crosses the line. Which only makes you want him more. As your rare dragon bond draws attention from across the kingdom and the pressure to marry tightens around you, you find yourself caught between expectation and something far more dangerous— wanting the one person you cannot have. Because if Alistair breaks his oath, he loses everything. And if you choose him… you might lose your crown.