Prologue

Entry #1 in the Bonfire Saga

The town of Zebulon is the last gate before reaching the renowned center for one-on-one violence, Aegis. Standing guard at the edge of Zebulon lives a different kind of foster parent, living a life of her own and offering tests to duelists-to-be hoping for a chance to stand out in the dust of the arena.

When her past is sent to catch up with her, Calder pushes it back--and causes even more problems down the road.

In a world where the only fair things are the fights, Calder lives by ear, following her gut and the flock of dragons more family to her than any person.