In the heart of a world where ancient legends intertwine with modern reality, a shapeshifting dragon, known as Sebastian, roams the shadows, concealing his true identity from the world. For centuries, he has guarded a powerful secret, one that could change the course of history. But in a twist of fate, his solitary existence is about to be set ablaze.
Freya, a talented archaeologist with a penchant for uncovering hidden mysteries, arrives at a remote archaeological site, determined to unearth the past. Little does she know that the legends she has heard about shapeshifting dragons are more than just tales told around campfires. When she stumbles upon a hidden cave deep in the heart of the forest, she inadvertently awakens Sebastian's dormant human form, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter the course of their lives.
As their worlds collide, a powerful connection between dragon and human emerges, a bond that neither can deny. Driven by a force more potent than any they have ever encountered, they must navigate the challenges of a love that defies boundaries. Sebastian's shapeshifting abilities, his draconic heritage, and the dark secrets of their respective pasts threaten to tear them apart.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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