War descends on the Scottish Highlands, and the land runs crimson with blood. Legend is the only salvation.Robert the Dark is a sorcerer without dreams. The flames of damnation from the beast within are licking at his stony soul. Unless he opens the gates of the underworld and releases the dragons, all is lost. But first, he must pass the test of death and rebirth because only as the Dragon Prince will he be able to control the dragons. Alone and shrouded in darkness, he is feared and despised for the power he wields. Many seek to steal his magic, but only one holds the key to his heart. The one with the mark shall be bound to him in body and soul, destined forever to cool his flame and light the darkness within his soul. Lady Nessa McGregor, a healer under the dragon priestesses, hides the mark on her flesh for fear she will be banished or beheaded. Superstitions carry actions of untold evil. She has waited many years for the young boy Robbie to return. With a kiss, he promised to come for her, but the boy is gone, and in his place stands a dark and powerful sorcerer.