Royals steal dragon eggs in pursuit of power, while Princess Skylar secretly returns them to their mothers. Her father is hunting the thief without knowing who she is. Meeting dragon rider Ryuki brings her secret mission, royal betrothal and changing loyalties into conflict.
After signing divorce papers while suspecting pregnancy, a woman survives an attempt on her life with her twins. Ten years later, she returns as surgeon Scarlett Fox, whose former husband’s family needs her to treat his mother. Nicholas recognizes her and the children, claiming years of remorse. Scarlett investigates the suppressed attack despite warnings from Spencer, the man who saved her and now wants her to leave the past behind.
At her birthday celebration, Claire Vega understands her husband's Russian conversation about Sasha while his associates promise secrecy. He does not know about her language skills or that she has already found evidence of the affair. Claire avoids confrontation and contacts connections in Vegas to prepare another identity. She plans to disappear from her current life in three days, leaving him behind.