Prologue
In the sun-kissed kingdom of Eldoria, where golden dawns awaken the meadows and vibrant sunsets bathe the mountains in hues of fire, Reign Odessa toils as a peasant. She juggles her day-to-day struggles while caring for her younger brother, their father lost to the bottle since their mother’s death. When Reign is chosen for the Starlit Vow—a sacred coming-of-age ritual where students must nurture a magical egg—her world shifts. As she struggles to bond with the enigmatic creature within, she crosses paths with Drystan, a brooding boy cloaked in mystery.
Their initial antagonism masks a deeper connection, igniting a fierce rivalry intertwined with simmering attraction. Amidst ambitious classmates and dangerous foes who covet the egg’s power, Reign must navigate teamwork that tests her bravery and independence. As dark forces emerge and unravel the secrets that could shatter their kingdom.
