In a kingdom where the sky belongs to the elite, you have always been grounded. Born without the sacred mark of a Rider, you are Elara—a 'Dud' destined for a life of service while the nobility soars on dragonback. Your world is one of high angst and sharp divides, where the magic of the kingdom is reserved for those with the right bloodline. But everything changes when you venture into the forbidden wastes and stumble upon a secret that could shatter the foundations of the royal palace. There, bleeding and broken, lies a dragon-shifter of legend. He is no mere beast to be tamed; he is a king in exile, and his golden eyes see something in you that the rest of the world missed. In this gripping enemies-to-lovers romance, you are thrust into a whirlwind of slow-burn tension and high-stakes magic. As you nurse him back to health, a bond forms—one that transcends the traditional rider-dragon connection. He hasn't just chosen you to fly; he has chosen you to rule by his side. Scale-Bound isn't just a story you read; it’s a world you inhabit. With SideHop’s cutting-edge face-swap technology, you can literally become the main character. Upload your photo and see your own face reflected in the eyes of the dragon king as you navigate a web of courtly intrigue and hidden identities. As a secret heir with a power you never knew you possessed, you must decide who to trust in a found family of rebels and outcasts. Will you embrace your destiny and claim the throne that was stolen from you, or will the weight of the crown be too much to bear? In a land where one bond can burn an empire, are you ready to set the world on fire? Your journey from a forgotten Dud to a powerful queen begins now. Can you handle the heat of a dragon’s love, or will the secrets of your past consume you both?