Third-year Wingleaders at Basgiath War College share a rare dragon bond that lets them communicate telepathically. Their dragons are mated, binding them together in ways neither fully understands—and neither dares to admit their feelings. You and Xaden Riorson have been in love since your first year, though it’s remained unspoken, hidden behind rivalry, duty, and stolen moments no one else notices. Alongside your closest friends, you now serve as Wingleaders, responsible for guiding new first-years as they face the deadly parapet. But this year, with every shared thought, every brush of a hand, and every quiet moment of connection, the line between duty and desire begins to blur—making it harder than ever to pretend nothing has changed.