What you don't trust can't betray you, but it can still break your heart. Cold. Ruthless. Unyielding. These hadn't always been used to describe Prince Eli, but that was before an assassin killed his mother, grief destroyed his father, and civil war threatened his kingdom. Now he must ascend the throne and unify his land, but he can't until he earns the Dragon God's blessing. And he'll do anything to get it. Anything to save his kingdom...