For centuries, an icy enchantment has trapped the dragon clans in human bodies. Edmund alone retains his true shape, and he pins his hopes on a political wedding that ends in cruel disgrace. When King Carn offers the defiant Princess Alicia in his place, the unwilling pair must face hostile rivals, including the illegitimate Prince James and Haakon, heir to the frozen realm. As an ancient tyrant rises again, Edmund and Alicia turn resentment into devotion. In the decisive battle, his black dragon form awakens, and their bond brings freedom back to the skies.
