Under the Dragon's Protection

Title: "The Enigma of Iris" Iris Maeve Hanson, a resilient thousand-year-old tribrid, is on the run from her haunting past. When the captivating Dragon Alpha Alfonso Dominic McBlaze, who has spent a lifetime searching for his destined mate, locks eyes on her, he perceives her as a wild, seemingly unqualified ruler for the shifter realm that lies at the heart of his destiny. Intrigued yet skeptical, he commissions his men to investigate her background, preparing to reject her. However, their discoveries about Iris challenge everything he thought he knew. With a renewed sense of purpose, Dom vows to shield his tormented mate from her sadistic werewolf foster-brother, leading him to make an unexpected move – kidnapping Iris and bringing her to his ancestral castle. Caught off guard by the revelation of a potential mate, Iris carries a heavy burden of secrets. How will she cope with this revelation amidst her century-old PTSD? And can Dom provide the healing touch she desperately needs? As their love story unfolds against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue, vampires, magic, and a world torn by war, revenge, and dark alliances, will their bond withstand the relentless pursuit of a villain without limits? Does their fate hold the key to an inevitable final battle? Prepare for an intense journey through hidden truths, as the echoes of the past echo through the doors of their lives. Be warned, this tale contains harrowing themes such as war, torture, PTSD, depression, graphic violence, and psychological complexities. Proceed with caution.