Elora, a low-tier mage, is mistreated by her Guardian Drake, a crippled dragon who resents her. She files to replace him and adopts Griffin, a feral werewolf no one wanted. Griffin is devoted and protective. Drake grows jealous and confesses his twisted love, but Elora rejects him. She severs their bond. Drake is later abandoned by his wealthy admirer and ends up in a shelter. Elora and Griffin build a loving life together. He is everything Drake never was—gentle, loyal, and hers.