Security for Hire

On her way home, two bumbling dragons in human form, Axl and Livius, accost Eiravel (Val) Stonehold and hand her a letter. What can the new Eternal Queen Julie possibly want with her? As it turns out, the queen wants her body. Rather, she wants her fighting skills. Diplomats often need bodyguards, and Julie thinks Val fits the bill. One problem: Val knows little about the world beyond the Iron Hills. She has to learn more about the outside world to be effective. If she learns fast enough, she might save her employer’s daughter from being abducted.