Ash and Binding: an Enemies to Lovers Dragon Romance Shadowbound Chronicles Book

She was meant to be a weapon. He was meant to stop her. Together, they’ll reshape the world—or watch it burn.When Lyra Ashborne’s acceptance letter to the elite Dragon Rider Academy bursts into flames in her hands, she discovers a terrifying truth: she possesses both ice and shadow magic, an impossible combination that marks her as the Bridge Between Worlds. Now she’s the most hunted person in the kingdom—coveted by ancient shadow forces and feared by those she’s meant to protect.Enter Theon Dragonbane: scarred, lethal, and assigned to keep her alive despite his better judgment. He’s the academy’s most dangerous warrior, a rider who lost his dragon and survived—something that should have killed him. Now he’s Lyra’s reluctant protector, her combat instructor, and the only person who sees her as more than a cosmic weapon.But when Lyra bonds with Noxthiran—a dragon so ancient and deadly that he hasn’t accepted a rider in three centuries—everything changes. The shadow realm is invading, corrupting everything it touches, and Lyra’s forbidden power is the key to either salvation or destruction.As shadows infiltrate the academy and trust becomes a luxury they can’t afford, Lyra and Theon must navigate deadly trials, political intrigue, and an attraction that could get them both killed. Because Theon’s not just protecting Lyra from her enemies—he’s protecting her from the darkness that calls to her with every breath.With each use of her power, the barrier between realms weakens. And the shadow lords are coming to claim their Bridge.War is coming. Love is forbidden. And Lyra must choose between the man who holds her heart and the destiny that could save—or doom—them all.Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. This enemies-to-lovers romantasy features a possessive dragon rider hero, impossible magic, found family, and enough heat to melt ice.