Das Versprechen des Blutes

The dragons in Lord's Fall feel more like political players than just beasts. I'm curious whether the author based them on historical figures or created them entirely from imagination.

The relationship between the leads was intense but also seemed to evolve naturally from their circumstances. Did others find it believable how quickly their connection deepened?

The story's mood swings kept me on edge—sometimes brutal, sometimes sweet. I'm wondering if this contrast was planned from the start or grew during the writing process.