Chapter 17 – Ashborn.Beneath the Ember Court’s endless celebration, newly handfasted Veyrakh leads Dareya into the quiet halls above the city—away from politics, toward a bond older than dragons themselves. Secrets smolder, oaths ignite, and the first spark of the Ashborn legend is reborn in fire and silence. Perfect for readers who love epic romantic fantasy, dragon-shifter mythology, and slow-burn intimacy amid interstellar intrigue.