Scales of Fate

Once in a generation, the dragon kingdoms are called upon to offer their finest prince to remain celibate and compete for the betrothal of the future Empress. Plucked from obscurity, dragon princes Uzzin and Razzan vie to become the Chosen Prince of their kingdom.

A reluctant prince. A crumbling kingdom. A trial that will test his body, mind, and heart. Once in a generation, the dragon kingdoms must present their finest prince to compete for the hand of the future Celestial Empress. Bound by ancient tradition, these Chosen Princes are tasked with proving their worth—all while remaining celibate until the Celestial Courting Ceremony. For Zargris, the sole prince of the Twilight Kingdom, this was never a choice. Born in the perpetual shadow of the Celestial Mountain, Zargris finds himself thrust into a role he neither sought nor desired.

Once in a generation, the Eldest Celestial Princess comes of age. To find a suitable mate for the Empress-to-be, a Celestial Courting Ceremony is called, allowing the princes of the Eight Dragon Kingdoms a chance to compete for the right to rule alongside her as Emperor. It is a tradition as old as the Realm itself. Virriel would rather read novels than rule an empire, yet whether she likes it or not, she has a secret mission all her own. While the Chosen Princes train for glory, Virriel is to infiltrate each kingdom, alone and disguised, to seduce them before year’s end.