A decade ago, Mara's world was shattered when her beloved older brother vanished along a quiet jogging trail, leaving behind a whirlwind of unanswered questions and heartbreak. While everyone else accepted the theory that he simply ran away, Mara refused to believe that her brother would abandon her. Defying skepticism and ridicule, she clung fiercely to the mysterious legend of The Old Oak Archway—a rumored portal that periodically opens to another realm, and she vowed to uncover its secrets, no matter the cost.After years of relentless searching and chasing whispers, Mara finally discovers a way through the portal, propelled by determination and hope. Crossing the threshold, she steps into a breathtaking world unlike anything she had ever imagined. She was determined to find her brother and bring him home.But the reunion is nothing like she expected. Her brother was thriving as the Champion to the enigmatic King of the Golden Draygons—and not only does he barely recognize her, he does not wish to go home. His life and loyalty now belong to the Golden Draygon court.Before Mara can process the heartbreak, the King's golden eyes lock onto her, and in a single, electrifying moment, he declares her his Queen.Wanting to persuade her brother to leave a dangerous and unfamiliar realm—and evade the King's pursuit—Mara's careful plans collapse when the portal abruptly closes, trapping her in a land filled with magnificent dragons and danger. Cut off from any route home, Mara becomes entangled in a fierce power struggle, where friends might turn into foes, and each decision could influence the destinies of two worlds.Through all of this was Tohrah, the King, —a mysterious warrior determined to win her heart—Mara must navigate a web of intrigue, romance, and danger. Even as trust wavers and her instincts scream caution, Mara quickly learns that when the King of the Golden Draygons sets his sights, nothing can stand in his way. Will Mara reclaim her brother and escape the dragon realm, or will she be forced to choose between her past and a future she never imagined?
