Lucius of Vidara — Aurrora St. James

Lucius Florin is dead to all who knew him.Once a dragon shifter of legend, he's now the weapon of the Nemesi Fae leader—his bound soul the price of his family's safety. There is no escape. No hope. Only blood and obedience.Until her.Ava Griffyn is a healer imprisoned deep in the mountain fortress of the Nemesi Fae. Surrounded by enemies—and betrayed by her own brother—she's desperate for a way out. But the only one strong enough to help her is the silent, dangerous man everyone fears.He's not supposed to want her. He's not supposed to feel anything. But Ava's light pierces the darkness inside him, and suddenly, Lucius isn't just craving freedom. He's craving her.Her touch sparks fire in his blood. Her scent drives him to the edge of control. And when their souls bind in a forbidden union, the magic between them is explosive—and unstoppable.If the Fae leader discovers Lucius's affection for her, she'll be used against him. If he tries to protect her, they'll both die. But she's his mate.His salvation.And his ruin.He'll destroy this world before he lets anyone take her from him.There's one chance to save them all—use every deadly skill he's learned to bring down the Fae tyrant.Even if it costs him his life. A steamy medieval fantasy romance with an imprisoned dragon assassin everyone fears, a trapped Fae healer with a gentle touch, and the magic of fated mates.