A swordsman bound by duty. A dragon-blooded heiress driven by vengeance. Asher Noctis leaves for the Royal Capital seeking freedom from noble expectations unaware that his calm life is about to collide with that of Seraphina Ignis, a gifted fire mage hiding a dangerous secret. While Sera hunts for the truth behind the conspiracy that killed her mother, Ash is drawn into her world of hidden bloodlines, ancient power and deadly conspiracies. As their fates intertwine, so does a slow-burning romance, one that might save the empire or set it ablaze once more.