Banished and cast from the skies, Bargokk has three strikes against him—he's a murderer, a dragon who can't fly, and a former slave living amongst his oppressors—the Kain, a predominantly white race, and the Ela, a sophisticated yet closed-minded group of elitists. Sentenced to spend eternity with those he once hated, he has found shelter among other Drykans who emigrated there by choice. Ashamed of his actions, he fears he will never be worthy of love until he meets Olivia, a butcher's daughter with a thirst for adventure. For the first time in his life, he has found someone who sees him for who he is and not whom he once was. Olivia has dreamed of adventure since she was a little girl. Unable to escape her simple life, she finds solace in painting the world around her. Bored with her monotonous existence, she asks Bargokk to the annual ice festival on a dare. As she grows close to the humbled shifter, she learns adventure was right in front of her all along. Together, they embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.