1305, Scotland. The Scottish war for independence might finally draw to a close, but it comes with a high price for dragon shifter Cathal MacAlasdair. During the war, Cathal discovered evidence of terrible power in English hands—the very same power that left his good friend comatose. He's just about to lose hope when he receives an offer he can't refuse…

Alchemist Sophia Metzger needs dragon scales. She travels to Loch Arach, where the brooding Cathal offers one scale if Sophia cures his friend. But as her quest turns into sizzling chemistry with the Highland laird, she'll soon discover the thrilling pleasure of being caught in a dragon's claws...