In the shadowy realms of a sprawling city, where the line between the human and the supernatural blurs, Ocelina "Lina" reigns as the guardian of her shifter territory. Possessing the rare ability to shift into any feline, Lina is a fierce protector of her domain. Her life is a delicate balance of power and duty, shaped by the mysterious disappearance of her father and the rigorous training of her mother, Nyra.
When a rogue shifter intrudes into her territory, Lina's night is thrown into chaos. As she hunts the intruder, she encounters "Eryx", the charismatic leader of the rival Talaris faction. Their encounter is fraught with tension and rivalry, sparking a conflict that threatens to unravel the fragile peace between their worlds.
Unbeknownst to Lina, Thorne, Eryx's loyal second-in-command, is also navigating a turbulent personal journey. His unexpected feelings for Kira, a spirited human with a knack for defying expectations, challenge his sense of duty and loyalty. As the threads of their lives intertwine, secrets come to light, alliances shift, and the boundaries between friend and foe blur.
In a world where shadows conceal dangerous truths and every decision has far-reaching consequences, Lina must confront her past, navigate shifting loyalties, and come to terms with her own evolving feelings. As power struggles and hidden agendas come to the forefront, "The Wild's Dominion" weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and the relentless quest for dominance in a world where nothing is as it seems.
[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] When the Ravos Kingdom abducts the Nyrial Emperor's dragon, princess Aeryn Glastos must marry the demon prince planning her assassination to save her empire and end the war while guarding her heart and a dangerous secret.
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The twenty-two-year-old draconian princess is starting her final year at Insignia Academy during the height of the war between the draconians and demons. Aeryn's dream is to graduate as a bonded Champion in the Fire Force and fight in the war. The only problem is, she is the only draconian to never receive a power by age twenty. Ashamed of his powerless daughter, the emperor of the Nyrial Empire proposes a marriage between Aeryn and the Ravos Kingdom's demon prince to end the war and get his dragon back.
Shade Cross is ruthless, cunning, and dangerously powerful. Everything he touches dies, except Aeryn. He awakens something in her she has never felt before and she acquires not one, but two powers. She must navigate both nations built upon lies, betrayals, a forbidden alliance, and a deadly curse. When she discovers the truth about her empire, she must make a choice: protect the secrets and save her father, or side with the enemy. Aeryn needs to be careful because when it reigns, it pours, and she is caught right in the middle of a feuding storm between both nations.