Dalia Highland's family estate is destroyed by a species of shadowy creatures called Hemlets. As the only person alive who has survived an attack by them, she must seek out an army to take out the Hemlets and prevent war. however, she must also beware of the creature that lurks in her veins, a dragon. Once it is awoken, only one thing can save her from the prison of scales and leathery wings. Or else she will become a monster of fire and death.