Dragon Offspring — Scott Appleton

The child born to Ilfedo grows into a strong and beautiful young woman, who wields dragon blood more effectively than those around her. Specter watches over her, staying out of sight but ready always to protect her. But the corruption of the wizards is spreading faster than anyone realizes, and soon the Hemmed Land must face a difficult choice. Stay in their borders, or venture into the adjoining lands and take the enemy in a pre-emptive military strike.Friendships deepen, family strengthens, love blossoms, and the loyalty of Specter remains as steady as a mountain.Dragon Offspring is the second novel in The Sword of the Dragon series, an epic fantasy journey.