After the eclipse of Thalazar's two moons triggered the rebirth of the dragons, Fisher is accused of being a traitor. Rather than face execution, he flees to the only country not pursuing him. Once in the Lonely Isles, he discovers he can't escape his past. The Elixir is highly addictive and eventually kills everyone who uses it. If he wants his new life to be a fresh start, he must go back and undo the worst of what he's done before. He agrees to travel with Gaelan, on the condition that they stay far away from the dragons. The only son of Sapphirus, the Blue Goddess of the north, Gaelan has given up hope of ever finding his one true love—his Concubine. Then the two moons cross in an eclipse that washes the land with blood-red light, and Gaelan's hope is reborn. Fisher's mottled skin marks him as Gaelan's Concubine. No other will suit him. Gaelan knows it's only a matter of time before his secret is revealed, and Fisher will see him in all his blue dragon glory, but he's confident Fisher will forgive him. Eventually. Fisher must accept the person he is isn't only made from the person he was. He needs to believe true change is possible so that he can find the life and love he's always craved.