Queen Celeste, now married to King Guillaume, must prepare for the looming threat of the Blood King. By her side are Eloise, Kasimir, Ilsa, and her son Cyrus. Faisal has returned to Insan to recruit the Wizards of Insu as allies in the upcoming conflict.

But Celeste finds ruling a kingdom, even with the powers she has as a changeling dragon, brings unexpected perils of its own, from a source she never dreamed would challenge her.