Dragon blood transformed Thorne into a Warrior Goddess. Now she must protect Stonevar's orphaned baby Dragon. When the Dwarfs return to reclaim their ancient homeland, Thorne and her small band meet the Dwarf warriors on the battlefield. Her mystery and bravery captivate the Dwarf Lord, who proposes a battlefield marriage. Thorne wants neither marriage nor children, but must surrender her independence or lose all she holds dear. Strumgued the Dwarf Lord will change Thorne in ways she could never foresee.