When the headmistress of the Kazalumu School learns that Elin has observed wild Royal Beasts in their natural habitat, she invites her to meet a special new arrival at the sanctuary—the young cub Leelan, recently injured in an attempt on the Yojeh’s life. Alone, terrified of the light, and refusing to eat, the traumatized cub cowers in a darkened pen, growing weaker by the day. Elin is sure she can find a way to help it, and the headmistress begrudgingly gives her one month to try. But with time quickly running out for the frail little creature, Leelan’s life is entirely in Elin’s hands…