I gave myself to the dragon king, prepared to become his mate to protect my sisters.

But that's not why he wanted me.

He just needs my help breaking a prisoner in his cell, to keep his people safe. And he doesn't want me to risk my life to do it.

When it becomes clear that's the only way?

I take it upon myself to make it happen, and almost get myself killed.

That's when the truth comes out:

I'm his fated mate.

But I won't seal the bond with him. I can't. No matter how I feel about him.

Because mate bonds?

They bite even harder than love.

*This is a spicy enemies-to-lovers romance with a happily ever after