Cursed dragon Kaelos bonds with witch Elena; she gains dragon traits, he claims her as mate. Husband Max bears her protective runes. Prophecy: Elena kills her true love—Max bears the mark. Kaelos takes Elena; Max steps away. Magic Bureau traps them; Elena, mind-controlled, wounds Kaelos but impales Max instead. Curse breaks. Kaelos regains power, marries Elena. Max survives, reborn.
