Bound by Fire
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She never meant to become a Rider.
But when dragons choose sides and secrets ignite, Elaenor Cardulo finds herself caught between duty, rebellion-and the boy with fire in his eyes who was never supposed to notice her.
At Basgiath, love is a risk.
And falling for him might just cost her everything.
Dain Aetos x OC
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