Princess Maria Orland never dreamed of joining the ranks of the noble Dragon Riders. However, after ferrying a dragon egg to the Elven City of Orkag, she soon finds out that the dragon inside has bonded to her rather than the Elven Queen. When the queen finds out, both she and Maria's father are enraged.

A great darkness fell, bringing with it terrible creatures with souls black with decay. The earth closed itself to the dwarves and the trees to the elves. Leaving them with no place to go, and utterly exposed to the new and horrifying creatures that now roamed their beautiful land. Many would think that this would stop the dwarves and the elves from fighting, but far from it.

Often, it seemed as if all of the responsibilities had been dumped on Edward. At fifteen, his father abdicated the throne. At seventeen, his brother was KIA. This left Edward to lead a country on the brink of revolution. He sacrificed everything for his country, even his marriage. And all he ever wanted in return was a child. Someone to carry on his legacy. Someone to ensure the safety of their country when he was no longer there. But the harder they tried, the more that dream seemed to be a lost cause. Until the Queen of Fairies offered him a chance to make his dream a reality. He could have his child, but at a cost. And on the child's sixteenth birthday, she'll come to collect.