In Highland"s realm, fairies once roamed unbound until humans betrayed them. When a fairy loses its wing, whoever holds it wields the creature"s life force, making the wing a deadly bargaining chip. Humans exploited this rule to enslave fairies, yet 15‑year‑old Ann Halford dreams of a future where both species share equal rights and mutual respect.
Ann aspires to be a Silver Sugar Master like her late mother, whose legacy still inspires the young baker. To reach that ambition, she journeys to Lewiston"s capital, the site of the yearly Royal Candy Fair. Only a silver‑sugar confection that earns a royal medal there will grant her the coveted title and restore honor to her family"s name.
To guard her on this dangerous trek, Ann hires a sharp‑tongued warrior fairy named Shall Fen Shall. After rescuing him from a ruthless trader, she vows to restore his wing upon arrival in the capital—a promise that puzzles him and sparks a fragile trust. As they travel deeper into unfamiliar lands, their bond strengthens, and each discovers his true longing: freedom for the fairies and recognition for Ann"s craft.
