Deep in the volcanic core of the City of Dragons, Lysander finds himself surrounded by enemies who see him as nothing more than a plaything—or a pawn. In the High Fang’s arena, champions clash and bodies vanish, their fates hidden beneath the roar of the crowd. As Bast’s mother consolidates her power, a new challenger rises: a wingless underdog named Moonrise, whose victory could ignite a war among dragons.
Torn between loyalty and temptation, Lysander must navigate court intrigue, perilous hungers, and the overwhelming allure of dragons whose desires are as dangerous as their claws. In a city where battles are feasts and victory comes with a price, survival means surrendering more than just his pride.