Xaren is a dragon, and an old one at that. For the past 10,000 years he has slept, alone, and undisturbed, deep within a mountain. One day, that all changes. When a certain performer enters his cave, looking for the power to redeem herself, she discovers more than she was prepared for. What will the future bring to the undying one who only wants one thing; Death, sweet and final? Or will he discover that, perhaps, some things are worth living for? And will Trixie, despairing of ever being accepted, of being strong, finally realize just how powerful the blood of dragons really is?