Aurelia Evergreen, an elven princess betrayed and murdered by her dragon prince husband Kael and his Greywing lover Mira, awakens on the day of her wedding. Knowing the bridal wine is poisoned with a barren-draught, she switches the cups and lets Kael drink it instead. As the truth erupts before both royal courts, a broken marriage becomes a battle over bloodline, succession, betrayal, and a crown Aurelia refuses to accept at the cost of herself.
