Dragons once ruled the world. Then humans ruled. Now neither do.
The remains of the human empire lay scattered, as do the dragons who destroyed it.
In the village of Hilltop a young woman called Mal discovers an egg. She nurtures the dragon hatchling and finds peace away from the struggles of her village.
Until her father demands the dragon killed and threatens to report her to the guards. Mal's only choice is to run.
Except surviving for a short time in the wilds is very different from spending the rest of her life there.