Into the Shadows (Shadowlands, #1)

Her life's purpose is to serve the crown. His is to serve the dragon. Growing up in the royal courts, Lady Snowlark is used to either being ignored or used as a tool to ensure her family's hold on the crown. The fact that she is about to marry her vain and arrogant cousin, Prince Valiant, only goes to prove this point. The only one with whom she has any relationship is her younger brother, Pip. It is no wonder then, that when she and Pip are confronted by one of the dreaded Shadow Warriors terrorizing the country, she offers her life in order to spare his. Created to serve the ancient dragon in her quest to destroy the crown, there is more to the Shadow Warrior than meets the eye, as Lark soon discovers. As she is dragged across the countryside by her captor, their relationship changes from being simply that of captor and captive to something far more complicated. Not only that, but seems clear that fate has plans to use them in the battle that lies ahead. The only problem is, only one of them will escape alive, and Lark is determined it will not be her. Into the Shadows is a tale of courage and determination that will carry you along on a journey that is as captivating as it is unexpected. Note: This book is the first in a trilogy and is not a stand-alone novel. The story continues in the second book, Claimed by the Dark.