After being rescued from a nearly fatal plunge into an icy river, Melissa must reunite with a distraught Zakkaerion and finally complete their mission to find the wise woman Alluenyah in hopes of getting clues on how to stop the wicked renegade General Darrakorr. This meeting however, proves to be only the first step in a much longer journey.

In order to accomplish his goal of merging Earth and Avaelon together, Darrakorr must acquire all six of the fabled dreamthorns - magical objects created centuries before with the power to pierce the veil between the two worlds. Accompanied by Naidra, the serpentine fae who saved her life, as well as her childhood friend Joanie who she soon discovers also became trapped in Avaelon before the gates between the realms were sealed, Melissa and her band of companions must race against time to beat Darrakorr and his followers to the remaining dreamthorns...all the while keeping their true identities a secret from outsiders; for no humans are allowed in the world of the fae. Through it all she must confront her deepening feelings for Zakkaerion; the young fae lord she once thought was only her best friend.

The many trials the young woman and her friends face will ultimately result in a love that will be tested by unexpected rivals, danger, and perhaps even the end of both their worlds if they should fail in their quest.