Sam arrives in Kalon to fulfill an arranged marriage, dismissed by the court as nothing more than a rough country man. When Princess Sophia refuses him, Anna takes her place, unaware that her quiet new husband is a legendary warrior concealing immense power. As a necromancer order threatens the kingdom and its ruthless master closes in, Sam and Anna find unexpected devotion. After poison leaves him near death, her royal blood ignites the dragon force within him, turning their marriage into Kalon's last hope.