Her whole life she had read so many things about magical Italian cities and places, now she can't wait any longer to see them with her own eyes. That was all Aurelia expected from her road trip. But in the moment she fell in a forgotten grave at Capri, the sea floated her into a different time. From all the people she was able to meet there she had to fall into his arms. But he is so different than she has always imagined. Will she be able to save herself or will the monster inside him awake and will it destroy her?

"Let them go, Dante." I whip my head to see a small boy standing the clearing with blonde hair and a green cloak hanging from shoulders. He isn't very tall however he holds his stance well. He doesn't seem to be more than Cassandra's age. Maybe 12 at most. I abruptly turn my head back hearing the man holding a sword to my throat chuckling with a sinister grin. "Oh, poor boy, what are you go to do about it?" The yellow teeth gleam as he begins stalking towards the boy who does not look the least bit fazed. I look around at the other men who are following the leader. I pull Cassandra tighter to my back as I take small steps back. I keep my eye trained on the men but also fear for the naive boy. "Do you really want to test me Dante?" He asks raising a single eyebrow. For a minute the men stop their movements. I see their hesitation for fear... Fear of what? I take the moment to stick Cassandra behind a nearby tree. She crouches down while I pull my sword out from its place. "How do you know my name?" The scoundrel raises his sword challenging towards the boy before taking a final step towards him. Then the unexpected happens. The young boy chuckles so darkly. It sounded almost... demonic. All the men instinctively raise their swords. "Oh Dante, I didn't know your name... but you know someone dear to me." "Spit it out boy!" The once grinning man is now looking around frantically. I continue my eyes scanning the small boy. He looks directly me and gives me a small nod before saying one word that caused all hell to breaks loose. "Artemis." Artemis is not an ordinary girl. She grew up in the wilderness after being shunned due to unique abilities and her different physical attributes. Blessed with an ability that scared others, she roams the wild with only her guarded one. That is until she stumbles into a situation that brings her in front of a prince.

Amelia has been betrothed to the Dragon King by her family, a decision she despises. To her, it feels like nothing more than a transaction-a desperate attempt by her kin to save themselves from the wrath of the dragon-born who terrorize their land. As a gesture of peace, the king willingly offers his eldest daughter in marriage, hoping to appease their fearsome overlords. But Amelia refuses to accept this fate. She has no desire to wed a dragon-born, creatures she has long feared and despised. Ruthless, monstrous beings who see humans as little more than prey-why would she ever pledge herself to one, let alone their king? The rumors surrounding him are terrifying; he is said to be a formidable warrior, a relentless ruler. How could she be expected to marry a man she has never even met? Fueled by defiance, she hatches a plan-one final act of rebellion against her father's will. Disguising herself, she slips away to a bar, determined to find a man who will take her virtue. If she is no longer untouched, surely the Dragon King will be insulted enough to reject the marriage. But she will not give herself to just anyone. Then she sees him. A striking man with tanned skin, a powerful build, and green eyes that seem to burn with intensity. He is perfect. She approaches him, striking a bold deal-thirty gold pieces for a single night with her. Amused and intrigued, he accepts. That night, he takes her, and it is unlike anything she has ever experienced. The day of the wedding arrives, and Amelia is adorned in the finest silks and jewels, a vision of beauty. But as stands at the altar, her heart stops. The man coming in through the doors-the man she is to wed-is none other than the stranger from the inn. The Dragon King himself.