The Flame was never meant to be borne without cost. Ronan Var'Ethian has survived the first turning of destiny-but survival has only sharpened the burden he carries. Marked by the Blue Flame and bound to a dragon companion, he must now face ancient trials that will test not only his strength, but his honor, his loyalty, and his soul. As gods stir and long-buried powers awaken, the fragile balance of Ashvara begins to fracture. Dragons rise. Old alliances shatter. And the Flame-once a gift-demands sacrifice in return. While Ronan is drawn deeper into trials forged by myth and blood, those he loves are pulled into darker currents. Corruption spreads in silence. Devotion is twisted into control. And a woman caught between gods and mortals becomes the key to a future shaped by fire. The weight of destiny presses heavier with every choice. Victory may save the realm. But it may cost everything else. The Weight of the Flame is Book Two of The Gates of Liraeth, an adult epic fantasy series featuring dragons, ancient gods, elemental magic, and trials where survival is never guaranteed-and power is never free. Content Note This novel contains scenes of violence, dark magic, coercion, and themes involving pregnancy in peril and loss of bodily autonomy. Reader discretion is advised.