Despite standing by Black Dragon Akelans' side for 14 years as his loyal vassal, Hasolan was never accepted as his mate, her love left unrequited until the day she took her own life. But upon opening her eyes, Hasolan finds herself back in the past on the day she first awakened Akelans. Though she tries to change her fate in this life, she ends up in the merciless dragon's clutches once more. Except this time, there's something different about him. To Hasolan's shock, Akelans acknowledges her as his mate right away. But at this point, it may be too late...