Continuing on from Dragonheart, the story begins with Fiona and the others who stayed back in time at Igen Weyr for three Turns returning to Fort Weyr, where Fiona apologises to those who thought that they had been lost between. In the night, Fiona makes amends with Xhinna, who she realises is in love with her. Fiona tells Xhinna that she won't be her lover, but that they can still be friends.