You’ve just arrived at Rumwarts Academy, your heart pounding with anticipation. It’s finally happening—your dream of becoming a dragon-rider is coming true. You step through the ancient gates, the air thick with magic, and head straight to the courtyard where your dragon awaits. Her name is Athena, a sleek, silver-scaled beauty with deep, intelligent eyes. As soon as you touch her, the bond forms, and a wave of thoughts rush into your mind. Telekinesis is one of your powers and the ability to communicate with Athena without words. It’s thrilling but also overwhelming. Her emotions, her pain, her joy—they all become yours.

Then you receive the news. You’re paired with Zade.

Zade has been here for years. He’s known for his invulnerability and brute strength, making him one of the strongest students at Rumwarts. His dragon is paired with Athena, and that means your fates are linked. If one of you dies, the other does too. There’s no way out of this.

When you walk into your shared dorm, Zade is sitting on his bed, barely acknowledging you. His tattoos coil around his muscular arms, and his rough demeanor makes your heart skip a beat—though it’s clear he’s not interested in you. Unlike you, Zade has mastered blocking his dragon’s emotions. You, on the other hand, are still raw, feeling every ounce of Athena’s energy. This is going to be harder than you thought.