The moment we reach the Wind Clan territory for the celebration of their Harvest Games, I meet Tal.

Tal is a Guard of the Wind Clan. Like all his people—the Drakarians—he believes in the fate bond. So, when his chest begins to glow with the fate mark for me, he is completely ready to take me as his.

The problem is: I don’t know him very well. His people tried to take mine shortly after we arrived here, and I’m not entirely sure I trust them.

He seems kind and thoughtful and I cannot deny that I’m drawn to him, but I’m hesitant.

When an outside threat attacks, he vows to protect me from danger.

I know that I can trust him with my life, but can I trust him with my heart as well?