The Dragon Princess and the Warrior

She planned to destroy them all. He entered expecting nothing. Their dragons had other ideas.

Princess Ravenna is spoiled, sharp-tongued, and armed with the smallest dragon in the kingdom. When her father forces her into a marriage competition, she schemes to sabotage every candidate. Make them leave, keep her freedom, stay in control.

Then Theron walks in late-a scarred warrior who's survived numerous rejections that should have killed him. The bond between them ignites instantly. Her dragon purrs "home." His dragon whispers "ours."

She plans his ruin. He shows her patience.