"Protect your heart!" Hiro's father and every other dan in the dragon ruck grew up hearing these words from their mentors. When your heart breaks for a dame, she can control you...or ruin you.Control. Power. These are things not taken lightly. So why is it that Hiro's heart is so easily swayed? But not toward the one he prefers.With an enemy army on the horizon and the possible discovery of a dragon poison, why should he worry about his heart breaking?

An ancient evil is returning to threaten the world--at least, that's what one of voices in Serivak's head is telling him.As the only dragon in the kingdom and technically a prisoner of war, Serivak's position as the King's Hand via his friendship with the young king is precarious enough before the voice of one of his ancestors warned of the new threat. With the help of two young foreigners, Serivak endeavors to avert disaster--but as evidence of a conspiracy grows, his political enemies close to home may be even more dangerous.

"Stay away from the surface world!" That's what Hiro told himself. In fact, that's what he teaches young dragons now. Humans are dangerous, violent, and evil - best to avoid. That's all Hiro wants now, too. Until a human shows up in his lair and ruins everything! Princess Anna tricks Tog, Hiro's best friend, into sneaking her back into Hiro's life. Even with the story of a dangerous creature attacking, Hiro refuses her pleas for help. But when the dragons learn that previous involvement with the humans has dire lasting effects, Hiro is forced to investigate. With death sweeping over the land, Hiro's intervention discovers possibilities none could imagine - least of all, him.

Heart broken and body in turmoil. Human armies surrounding his home. Treacherous faeries creating dragon poison. Hiro is desperate for the survival of the dragons. But, as Rakgar says, "it will be interesting to see how a mere animal prepares for war..." He's right and Hiro knows it. Even a visit to the seer dragon, Visi, only produces more questions. When the centaurs offer their help, Hiro gladly accepts. But everyone knows it won't be nearly enough. Surely, more dragons will come to aid the Rock Cloud Ruck. Surely, more dragons will realize the danger the faeries present. Surely, something can be done to save the dragons before it's too late. Unfortunately, Hiro can't even save himself.

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