Wrath of the Dragons

In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience. Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game. Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they’ve gained, or risk losing everything. Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world,

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Olivia Rose Darling is the USA Today bestselling author of Fear the Flames. Olivia developed a passion for writing from a very young age, always scribbling poems onto napkins and short stories into her school notebooks. She graduated from Pace University and attained a degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. She’s always on the hunt for a new fantasy world to escape into, a large mug of tea, and spending time with her loved ones.

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In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them.

Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience.

Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game.

Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they’ve gained, or risk losing everything.

Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.

Zusammenfassung
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them.

Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience.

Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game.

Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they’ve gained, or risk losing everything.

Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.

Leseprobe
Chapter One

Cayden

The night is nearly surrendering to dawn by the time I make it back to the castle and dismount from my horse. The cold cloaking the cobblestones seeps through the soles of my boots, and the wind nips at the cracked, split skin on my knuckles. I fist Koa’s reins in one hand and bring the other to my mouth to pull a splinter out with my teeth.

Two stable hands begin rushing toward me, but I wave them off. Their quick dismissal of the man they were assisting seems to vex him further if the stiffening of his shoulders is anything to go by. It’s best that I have more tasks to complete; if I sit idly by, I know I’ll end up where I’m not supposed to be.

I unlatch the door and lead Koa into his stall that smells of fresh hay before unhooking his saddle and grabbing a brush to glide down his shiny coat. He huffs impatiently while stomping his front hooves.

“You’re no better than a spoiled child,” I say while stepping out of the stall to haul a barrel of fresh oats inside. He nudges my shoulder with his muzzle before diving into his early breakfast. I continue brushing him while half-listening to the aggravated orders echoing outside. The man is most likely a lord that was loyal to Eagor, but he’s certainly a prick. They began vacating the castle the night I overthrew Eagor, but another wave followed after Elowen rode her dragons. House Dasterian ruled over Vareveth for centuries, but Eagor never sired an heir to challenge my claim.

Once Koa is taken care of, I leave him to rest, nodding to the guards at the mouth of the stables. I manage to keep the sneer off my face while bypassing a large, gaudy carriage surrounded by several trunks. There is so much gold embellishment on it that if I were still living on the streets, it would serve as a beacon to my thieving hands.

His voice continues booming off the stone walls that surround the square, all hugged by frost-tipped vines. Banners bearing the House Veles sigil hang on either side of the entrance, matching the one embellishing the gate, and all that Elowen has done in such a small amount of time makes her appear like an eager bride. Bitterness surges within me knowing that she keeps to her tasks for the sake of maintaining our appearances.

The one thing Elowen asked of me after I carried her out of that banquet hall was space, and I couldn’t stay in our gods-damned chambers knowing she was farther away from me than she had ever been when I was searching for her. Silence cloaked the room like a plague, and yet that’s exactly where my instincts urge me to go, no matter how painful it is to watch her withdraw.

My jaw clenches when I glance up at the tallest tower that Venatrix and Sorin loop around, fading moonlight painting their scales.

“Murderer!” the man shouts at my back, and it seems as if every guard holds their breath while they wait f…