Dragon heir

: The Villa

edge of the Whispering Woods, she had often heard the whispers of ancient tales and forgotten legends. The villagers spoke

ing, casting an orange glow through the trees, when she stumbled upon a clearing. At the center stood an

against the cool surface of the box. As soon as she touched it, a surge of energy shot through her, and the box sprang

through her hand. Suddenly, the ground beneath her f

the dragons

roots to cla

wage, the da

r light, she'l

g her with a sense of urgency and a thousand questions. She quickly placed the amulet

e forever. Little did she know, this discovery was just the beginning of an epic journey-one that would ta

freshly baked bread and roasted meats filled the air. Children ran through the streets, laughing and playing, while the adults busied the

edge of plants and their healing properties had earned her a reputation as the village's unofficial healer. Dorian, a skil

she saw her daughter approaching. "Where h

t bubbling inside her. "I was just explori

ying on her lips. "Always the curious

ulet around her neck. She hadn't yet told her parents about her discovery, unsure of how the

ale. Aelin tried to immerse herself in the festivities, but her mind kept drifting back to the amulet and the pro

past, of heroes and monsters, of battles fought and won. Aelin listened intently, her thoughts racing. Could th

in a dark cloak, the stranger's eyes glinted with an intense curiosity as they observed

esting on her bedside table. She reached out and touched it, feeling a surge of warmth

eart racing. She cautiously approached the window and peered outside.

n whispered, her vo

cloak's hood. "My name is Kael," the stranger said in a low

lowed Kael to the edge of the village, her curiosity overcoming her caution. Once they

't you?" Kael asked, his vo

g the amulet in her ha

searching for it for years. The prophecy speaks of a dragon heir, someone wh

just a village girl. How can

now. The amulet chose you for a reason. There is a great power within you, A

ht. Kael's expression darkened, and he pulled a sword from beneath

asked, fear creep

rful enemy, one who seeks to plunge our world into eternal

amily and everything she had ever known. But deep down, she knew Kael was right.

er voice steady despite

nto the night, leaving the village of Eldori

ent. The path ahead was uncertain, filled with dangers and unknowns, but she also felt a