Stable boy.Bonded to a dragon.Destined to be king.Hest is much better with horses than people. Why can't others see that? As squire to captain of the royal guard, he's thrust into court intrigue, and when he frees a baby dragon, his life is changed irrevocably when the king declares Hest is next in line for the throne.Navigating the intricacies of a life he never asked for, Hest tries to be a good husband and king, but would rather spend time with his dragon. The pressures on him are enough to crush a warrior--let alone a normal man.But is he normal? With scales sprouting on his skin and magic seeping through his very core, he's not sure any more.

When will the insanity end?.