For millennia, the shape-shifting dragon warriors known as the Pyr have commanded the four elements and guarded the earthas treasures. But now the final reckoning between the Pyr, who count humans among the earthas treasures, and the Slayers, who would eradicate both humans and the Pyr who protect them, is about to begin. Haunted by dreams of a lover who takes the form of a dragon, Eileen Grosvenor searches for the truth. She never expects to find a real dragon shape shifter, let alone one who awakens her passion and ignites memories of a forgotten past. Erik Sorensson is focused on leading the Pyr against the Slayers when a powerful ancient relic reveals itself. Erik tries to retrieve it from Eileenas possessionaand is shocked by a fury of passion. Her presence touches him in unexpected ways, reminding him of mistakes heas determined not to make again, and Erik is forced to make a choiceaduty or love.