Nothing but dust and ash covers the kingdom of Candiora, over which Ewalyn is destined to reign one day. She bears the burden of a starving people who have been terrorized by a dragon for many centuries. The beast of Dorion burns grain stores, kills without remorse, and is simultaneously the guardian of a foreign world. For in the shadow of the mountains of Dorion lies Dahana. There, food is abundant, the soil is fertile, and there is hope for a future. To help her subjects, Ewa embarks on a dangerous journey. She confronts the beast and realizes that behind the golden eyes lies a man who once fell victim to a powerful curse. Not even love can penetrate his armor, for his heart is encased in diamond. Just a single kiss could be fatal for both of them.