Ciburon, heir to the throne of Xyamaira, is poised to bond with Alecca, his chosen mate. But he has rivals who seek to supplant him. If they can prevent Ciburon from mating with Alecca and teaching him the ways of their people, the dragonshifters, then he will forfeit his kingdom and face exile or death. Kytam, a powerful white dragon who recently lost his mate, wants Alecca for his own and will get him by any means necessary, including trickery and betrayal.