In a world where demons rule in the shadows and dragons are their ancient enemies, Prince Kaelen's life is shattered when he learns he is the heir to a hidden realm of both power and peril. Born with the blood of demons running through his veins, he discovers that he is the key to a prophecy that could either unite or destroy the realms.As war looms on the horizon, Kaelen must make a choice: embrace the fire of his dragon heritage, or succumb to the darkness that calls to him from within. Torn between these two forces, he must navigate treacherous alliances, battle enemies who would see his kingdom crumble, and confront the greatest challenge of all—himself.In the midst of this turmoil, Kaelen finds unexpected allies in the form of dragons and a fierce warrior who will guide him in mastering the powers he never asked for. But even as he learns to control the fire and the shadow, a greater evil stirs—one that threatens to engulf everything he loves.With the fate of two realms hanging in the balance, Kaelen must decide whether he will be their savior or their undoing. Will he rise as the demon king of prophecy, or will his dual heritage consume him, and with it, the kingdoms he's sworn to protect?The Demon King's Ascension is an epic fantasy of power, choice, and destiny—a tale of dragons, demons, and a prince who must fight to define his future.