After her father's death, Hillary's life is already breaking apart. Then an ancient book, a strange mark on her palm, and one impossible night tear her into another world-a kingdom ruled by dragons, war, and laws that should have made her impossible.
Because in Elantharia, only men are allowed to become riders.
Forced to hide behind a stolen name, Hillary becomes Hill and enters the path toward the dragon academy, where recruits are tested, broken, and chosen. If anyone discovers what she is, the punishment will be death.
But the capital is full of secrets. A prophecy is beginning to stir. A dangerous assistant instructor watches too closely. And somewhere beyond the rules of men, a dragon has already marked her as his own.
To survive, Hill must lie, learn, and endure long enough to reach Induction Day.
Because dragons choose.
And dragons never lie.
She was the villainess who died loving the wrong prince.
Now? She's got one rule: NO MORE ROYALS.
In her first life, she was hopelessly obsessed with Duncan Davenford, Crown Prince of Ashtor. She chased him, humiliated herself, and turned into the girl everyone loved to whisper about. The villainess who fell too hard and crashed even harder.
But fate gave her a second chance.
This time, she's staying far away from the palace, the crowns, the drama and especially from heartbreak. All she wants is a peaceful, prince-free life.
Too bad the universe is a troll.
Because now there's another Crown Prince. He's cold, quiet, and way too attractive for her own good. And worse? He doesn't look at her like she's the villain. He looks at her like she's the story.
And maybe this time, she is.
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Book Cover Illustrated by Mitoxicity Art
Date Started: July 22, 2025
Status: On-going