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    The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5)
    The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5)
    The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5)
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    The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5)

    By Kaitlyn Davis

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    From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes the fourth and final companion novella to the thrilling A Dance of Dragons series—perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Tamora Pierce!

    Princess Leena has finally discovered her fate—she's a dragon rider, humanity's only protection against the shadow. But deep in her heart, Leena hasn't forgotten about her homeland and the promises she made before waking her dragon. So when the shadow's phantom armies threaten Da'astiku, Leena jumps at the chance to return home and confront the king. No longer the powerless princess she once was, Leena will do whatever it takes to prove to her father and to her people that love is so much stronger than hate and that hope is far more powerful than fear.

    Taking place parallel to the events in THE PHOENIX BORN, read Leena's side of the story as she seeks to end her father's reign and bring a new era of peace to Ourthuro.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKaitlyn Davis
    Release dateNov 17, 2015
    ISBN9781310241390
    The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5)
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    Kaitlyn Davis

    Meet Kaitlyn Davis!Kaitlyn Davis, a bestselling author with over a quarter of a million books sold, writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie. Publishers Weekly has said, "Davis writes with confidence and poise," while USA Today has recommended her work as "must-read romance."Always blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found playing fetch with her puppy, watching a little too much television, or spending time with her family. If you have any questions for her--about her books, about scheduling an event, or just in general--you may contact her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.comSign up for Kaitlyn's newsletter to stay up-to-date with all of her new releases, to receive exclusive subscriber bonus content, and more! bit.ly/KaitlynDavisNewsletterA Complete List of Books by Kaitlyn DavisMidnight Fire, a bestselling YA paranormal romance with over 200,000 copies sold! - Start this series for free today! amzn.to/1NAIBDUIgniteSimmerBlazeScorchBurnMidnight Ice, a brand new companion series to Midnight Fire!FrostFreezeFractureShatterOnce Upon A Curse, a USA Today "must-read" YA series of fairy tale retellings.Gathering FrostWithering RoseChasing Midnight - Coming Soon!A Dance of Dragons, a YA epic fantasy that was just selected as an SPFBO finalist! - Start this series for free today! amzn.to/1MuVm7VThe Golden Cage (novella)The Shadow SoulThe Silver Key (novella)The Spirit HeirThe Bronze Knight (novella)The Phoenix BornThe Iron Rider (novella)

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      The Iron Rider (A Dance of Dragons #3.5) - Kaitlyn Davis

      CHAPTER ONE

      Leena woke suddenly, transitioning from deep slumber to full alertness in the matter of an instant. She didn't move. Didn't speak. Nothing about her outer appearance changed. But her mind became fully aware as an odd tingle slipped up her spine, drawing her eyes open in nervous concern.

      She blinked.

      Once, twice, clearing the sleep from her gaze. The sand beneath her was damp. The sky was brightening to full day. The waves rolled in her ears. In fact, the only odd thing drawing her attention now, the only thing that could have possibly woken her, was Rhen.

      Rhen, her fellow dragon rider.

      Rhen, whom she trusted deeply.

      Rhen, who was suspiciously bent over a pot of water, shielding two canteens as he filled them with liquid.

      Leena shook her head slightly, trying to understand what he was doing and why he was doing it so secretively. But the longer she watched him, the more confused she became. He was as still as a rock, motionless as he held a clenched fist over the two canteens. His eyes were squeezed tightly shut, and his lips were forcefully pursed. He was a man who looked torn—completely and utterly torn. But why?

      Leena remained silent, not wanting to alarm him. Her eyes wandered, searching for clues. Bran was still asleep by her side. Light snores still drifted over her shoulder, letting her know their newest member, Jasper, also slumbered. The riders were still camped out on the beach, which meant Jinji was still in hiding with her brother, with the shadow, unprepared to take the next step and send the evil back where it belonged. And the last Leena knew, all of them were still sitting idly by as time ran out. They were waiting for some plan to miraculously emerge—one where Jinji wouldn't have to murder her brother, one where they wouldn't have to encourage her to do so, one that didn't pit them all against each other.

      Had Rhen discovered a way?

      Then Leena noticed a tray of food resting by Rhen's feet—barely enough for two, definitely not meant for four. Cautiously, Leena shifted her head ever so slightly, giving herself a view of the rest of the beach.

      There.

      Just as she suspected.

      Jinji sat with her eyes on the horizon, hugging her knees to her chest and resting her chin upon them. Deep in thought, just like Rhen.

      When had she come back? When had she come out of hiding?

      More importantly, where was Janu? Where was the shadow?

      Had Jinji finally killed him? Or had she let him go free? Had she figured out another way, a better way? Or had she doomed the world to save him?

      Leena shifted her gaze back to Rhen, noticing for the first time that the person he was shielding his actions from wasn't her—it was Jinji. He had turned his back to the woman he loved. And in that same moment, Leena realized his fist wasn't just clenched—it was holding a small object. There was a glass vial tucked between his taut fingers. And his eyes were no longer closed, they were staring at the vial, fierce and hard, cursing it and praising it at the same time.

      In a swift motion, his palm flipped over.

      The contents of the vial fell into one canteen.

      Rhen sealed the top shut and slipped the glass back into his pocket.

      All at once, his whole body relaxed. Whatever decision he'd had to make, he'd made it. The hard part was over, for him at least. But Leena still watched, utterly perplexed, wondering what she had witnessed and why she felt the sudden need to stop him.

      Rhen looked up, meeting her gaze.

      Her heart stopped.

      His irises flooded with guilt.

      Leena looked to the canteen again, back to his shame-ridden face, back to the canteen. What had he done? What was he going to do? Surely it couldn't be poison—no matter how dire the situation, he would never hurt the woman he loved. So what did the vial hold and why did he look so guilty?

      Leena sat up. Questions burned her tongue, but before she could ask any, Rhen reached out, covered her lips with his palm and shook his head. Silently, he pleaded with her to remain quiet, to trust him. And in that moment, memories of their time together rushed over Leena. Of the way he had stood up to her father so long ago in Da'astiku, giving her hope that one day maybe she could do the same. Of the way he had offered his protection and welcome when she first arrived in Rayfort, despite never meeting her before. Of the way he had led her to the castle at the Gates, taking her to the corridor full of water, explaining that on the other side of that test her dragon was waiting to be awoken. Of his face only days ago when he had realized Jinji's betrayal, when they had all realized that Janu was the shadow, and their enemy had been within their grasp all along. Her first instinct had been to stand with Rhen against Jinji, to keep the riders united in their support.

      Biting back her questions, Leena nodded to Rhen. With his hand still covering her lips, her gaze slipped over his shoulder toward Jinji, all alone on the other side of the beach. And Leena knew her side had already been chosen. Rhen had never lied to her. He had never made her question that his first instinct was to protect the world and everyone in it. He had never made her wonder if he could be trusted. But no matter how much it pained Leena to admit, Jinji had lied, had made her question, had made her wonder. And though she considered her a dear friend and wanted the best for her, the world came first. It had to.

      Leena sank back down to the sand, not looking at Rhen again. She closed her eyes, feigning sleep, and

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