by charmscale
Rune is a thief, a mage, and a single mother—and she’s very good at all three. In a world where magic returned alongside elves, goblins, corporations, and ancient dragons, she makes her living stealing from people rich enough to survive the loss. Then she steals from Garraranth. The Elder Dragon owns one of the most powerful corporations in the world, and Rune expects him to want his treasure back. Instead, he tracks her down because an ancient magical bond has named her his mate. Rune has no intention of becoming anyone’s captive, dragon or otherwise. But evading Garraranth becomes the least of her problems when an underworld kingpin comes after her crew, dangerous artifacts begin resurfacing, and creatures from an ancient war start tearing their way back into the world. Now Rune may have to decide whether Garraranth is another danger to escape—or the partner she needs to face what’s coming.
