Three street urchins. One stolen pouch of gold. And a ruthless killer known only as the Executioner. When a simple heist turns into a deadly chase through the alleys of Harlston, Kael, Lorien, and Dain run for their lives—only to stumble into something far more dangerous than any assassin. Hidden beneath the city lies the tomb of the great dragon Drathnor… and inside, three glowing dragon eggs, long-forgotten and waiting. But they aren’t alone. As the Executioner drops down into the cave, he has a choice to make. End the boys and sell the dragon eggs for more gold than he’ll ever see in a lifetime. Or help them grow into the most powerful dragon riders in all of Nevermere. This is a prequel novella, telling the backstory of three of the male romantic leads in the upcoming Dragon Lady series. It is not essential that you read it before starting the rest of the story, but it will give you the best understanding of these characters and their challenges. I believe it will make reading the entire series much more satisfying.