All Chapters of Born to Rule: The Dragon Queen: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

157 Chapters

Chapter 1: The Weight of a Choice

Mira’s POVIn seven days, I would marry a man who was in love with my sister.The wind screamed past me as I dove, wings flared wide, the whole weight of the sky pressing against my golden scales. I let myself fall longer than I should have — long enough that the palace spires of Eradrakor blurred into streaks of gold and white — before I snapped my wings open and spiraled down. My claws bit into the emerald lawns of the royal gardens.Through Asfar’s eyes, I caught the glint of steel from the training arena. One figure remained, sword carving silver arcs through the dusk, every movement precise, unhurried, beautiful.Dorrin.My soon-to-be fiancé. The man I had fled from an hour ago, the moment the royal council announced our engagement would be sealed within the week.Guilt curled hot in my chest. A future queen wasn’t supposed to bolt from a council chamber like a child caught stealing sweets. But when they’d spoken his name — Dorrin, Royal Commander, the suitable match — something i

Chapter 2: The Moment the World Shifted

Alexander's POVFor a moment, I forgot why I had come.And I had come for a reason — one I would never speak aloud in this gilded hall. My father was dying, and the old prophecy named a daughter of this dragon line as the only cure. Find her, the seers had said. Bring her north. What became of her once she had served her purpose was no concern of theirs, and I had taught myself it would be none of mine. I had crossed a continent with a courtier’s smile fixed in place, ready to charm a princess out of her home. Yet the moment the great doors closed behind me, even that smile faltered.I was raised in the North Kingdom, amid stone towers built to overawe visiting rulers, and I had always thought our halls the height of grandeur. Eradrakor made them look like a garrison. Here, gold wasn’t a color but a presence — the walls glowed as though the stone had been soaked in the fire of a thousand dragons, and overhead, gilded dragons spiraled across a domed ceiling so high it seemed to scrape t

Chapter 3: The Stranger Who Was Mine

Mira’s POVI froze, not able to move.Every sound in the throne room seemed to disappear, the voices, the clinking of goblets, soft music. All I could hear was the sound of my own drumming heartbeat.The stranger was staring at me with the same stunned, unblinking look I must have had on my face. He was handsome in a way that didn’t feel real, exotic beauty not typical for a dragon. But none of that mattered. What mattered was the word that had just burned through my mind.Mate.My mate. The one I’d nearly stopped believing existed.Asfar’s voice broke through my shock, bright with joy. “Finally! Finally, we found him!” My dragon was almost giddy, but there was confusion tangled in her excitement. “But… I don’t sense his dragon.”The thought slammed into me like a flash of lightning.He’s not a dragon. Then… what is he?I barely had time to think before my father’s voice filled the throne room. “Prince Alexander,” my dad, King Cassius said, his tone carrying both warmth and a hint of

Chapter 4: No Turning Back

Alexander's POVThe fake smile vanished from my face like a mask I had grown weary of wearing after escorting Princess Mira to her chambers. My jaw clenched, and I turned sharply on my heel and bounded down the hallway. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't get rid of the tension that accompanied every step. My thoughts were racing. I didn't want or ask for the mate bond, and it burned under my skin. The idea made my blood boil. I was on the verge of making a hole in the wall when I finally pushed open the door to my own chambers. My gaze instead fell on my two closest advisors, who were waiting as though they could sense the storm building inside of me.James stood by the window, the soft moonlight glinting off his dark skin and sharp grin. His arms were casually crossed over his chest, that mischievous spark in his green eyes daring me to do something dramatic.Liora, in contrast, looked like trouble wrapped in silk. She leaned against the table, violet eyes calm and calculating, watchi

Chapter 5: Shadows Behind the Crown

Mira's POV The first light of dawn spilled across my chambers, soft and golden, but I didn’t feel any lighter for it. My body still ached from the restless night. I let the maids help me bathe and dress, but my reflection in the mirror betrayed me—pale skin, faint dark circles under my eyes, the look of someone who hadn’t slept well in days. I picked up a brush of powder and sighed. “Can’t you see how happy I am? Wait—let me paint it on with makeup,” I muttered under my breath, recalling the old saying. A thin smile curved my lips, though it didn’t quite reach my eyes. I didn’t want my parents—or my mate—to see the cracks. Asfar was pacing in my mind, her energy a restless whirl of gold and fire. “We should be with him. Our mate. Now.” “Not now,” I whispered. “I have a council meeting, remember?” She huffed impatiently, like the thought of anything but Alexander was an offense to her very being. But my heart wasn’t as single-minded as hers. I wanted to see Caspian too—my anchor, m

Chapter 6: The First Spark

Mira's POVI stood before my wardrobe for the first time in a while, carefully selecting my dress. Probably for the first time, I truly cared about how I looked. I wanted to be beautiful for my mate. I checked many outfits and none of them looked good enough. I finally settled on a baby pink gown. The bodice hugged me perfectly, while the layered tulle skirt fell in airy waves that brushed the floor.I didn’t call for the maids this time. Instead, I arranged my hair in a slightly messy bun myself, decorating it with a few clips adorned with tiny pearls. I applied just a touch of mascara to make my lashes stand out and a soft pink gloss that shimmered faintly when it caught the light.“You look gorgeous,” Asfar purred in my mind. “He’ll be speechless when he sees you.”I blushed, looking at my reflection in the mirror, hoping he would really like how I looked. I always felt a little bit insecure about my appearance, especially having a beauty goddess as a sister.As I made my way throug

Chapter 7: Velvet and Lies

Liora’s POVI was standing quietly on the bridge near the castle watching Alexander and Mira dining, looking lovey-dovey. I carefully studied Alexander’s expression as he sipped his wine and laughed with his mate. He looked too comfortable, too enchanted by her. Being a witch has its own perks so I also could hear their conversation and I did not like even a bit of what I heard. His words were too sweet and I knew him long enough to see that those words were not fake, but a reflection of his feelings. It was no longer just about the mission. He was warming up to her, and I was definitely not thrilled about it.I knew these feelings very well as I too had once been in love with the wrong person. I shook my head, trying to push memories away. I needed to have my mind sharp.I truly liked Alexander, did not love him of course, but I was quite content with my position in his life and was not ready to give it up. I enjoyed his company and a passion we occasionally shared, the influence I ha

Chapter 8: Feral Temptations

Alexander’s POVI was the last to enter the dining hall.The room glowed under the soft shimmer of golden chandeliers, the walls draped with delicate floral garlands that filled the air with a faint, sweet fragrance. At the head of the long table sat King Cassius and Queen Veronica, with Prince Valen and his wife Elena beside them. My seat was between Mira and my Beta, James. Across from us, Dorrin leaned close to Marina, their loud laughter echoing through the hall.And then there was Liora.Dressed in deep plum that clung to every curve, she sat a few places away. Her violet eyes were unreadable, shining bright in the candlelight, while her long black hair shimmered like silk with every tilt of her head. She looked dangerously alluring, and she knew it.The Queen’s voice cut through the chatter about Mira’s upcoming birthday ball.“Tonight’s dinner,” she explained, “is intentionally small, just the younger generation, to help us bond as future allies.”“To show off our hospitality an

Chapter 9: A Dangerous Bargain

Caspian’s POVThe next morning, I rushed to the meeting point where we were set to begin the day’s tour. The air was refreshing, touched by the golden light of dawn, and I moved with my usual quiet energy, steady, focused. I was deep in my thoughts about the last events. Honestly, I did not expect Mira to find her mate, but it did not change my plan as I had invested years in it and my future was at stake. We do sacrifice a lot for love.That’s when I saw her. Lady Liora.The violet-eyed beauty glided toward me, dressed elegantly and seductively; her presence was impossible to ignore. Her gaze carried that knowing, dangerous sparkle I didn’t like. Regardless of her beauty, I could see through her, straight to her rotten soul. She was not the person I wanted to be friends with, but could not afford to have her as my enemy either.“Lady Liora,” I said with a nod, forcing a polite smile. “Always a pleasure.”“Lord Caspian. Such a fine morning. Shall we walk together?” she asked smiling,

Chapter 10: If Only She Knew

Dorrin's POVMy mood wasn’t great as I headed toward the meeting point. I’d woken up restless, the weight of too many thoughts pressing on my mind—Alexander, his smooth words, and that unsettling way he looked at Mira. Storm had growled at me earlier, sensing my frustration. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right, and it had me on edge.I was heading toward the meeting point when I saw her.Mira.She moved quickly, her dark cloak trailing behind her, the simple black pants and shirt doing nothing to hide the grace in her steps. My heart did a foolish thing—it skipped, then hammered against my ribs, as if it remembered every reason I had once fallen for her.“Princess!” I called out before I could stop myself.She turned, her amber eyes catching the soft light, and I jogged to close the distance between us.“How are you this fine morning?” I asked, trying to keep my voice light. “Though, if I’m being honest… you look a little tired.”“I didn’t sleep well,” she admitted

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