Sonia Lamar

My first memory is of a dragon burning my parents. Since that day, my jokes have been louder than my own heartbeat, so that no one can feel my icy fear. But then three Highborn Dragons fly to our college looking for brides-riders. While my friend Lileya is radiant with dreams, all I can think about is escape. But now, the most fearsome of the dragons sets his sights on me. Now, nothing stands between me and the fire except for a few steps… and the choice I must make the moment he speaks my name at the Choosing Ceremony. Because if I say no, he might just burn the entire world to ashes… and he'll start with me.

He looked right through me as if I were nothing more than furniture. Yet, it was me—the submissive 'gray mouse'—whom the Dragon Prince appointed as the mistress of ceremonies for his bridal selection. Now, I must find a wife for this monster among the court's predators. Did he invite me to the palace because he thought I was weak and harmless? Big mistake. Years of strict upbringing taught me the ultimate lesson: the most dangerous enemy is the one no one notices.