Avarice by Kandi Vale

Ava always knew the Wyvern in her would get her into trouble…

Orphaned and alone in the world, Ava learned survival along side pirates, finding friendship along the way. Now as an adult, she makes her own rules, choosing her prizes carefully with cunning and stealth.
All that changes the day the Griffins come to shore.
With her insatiable need for shiny things, their golden skin and riches beckon her closer, practically begging her to take what she wants, tempting her covetous nature.
But the hunt soon becomes more than she bargained for. When ancient magic is a’foot, marking the Griffin males as something more than even Ava could have predicted, complications arise, threatening friendships and blurring lines.
For Ava, it all comes down to what’s worth taking: a priceless treasure, or the chance at love?
Will love and fate win? Or will greed triumph, ultimately ending in disaster?
*This story was featured in the Leaving Eden Anthology, but has been expanded into a more complete novel. *