Angel Draiker, a troubled African American teenager, has spent four years in juvenile detention after being caught joyriding, an outlet for the pain he feels from losing his father to police brutality. Now 18 and released for good behavior, 
Angel is sent to counseling as part of his release conditions, where his counselor, Mrs. Flowers, encourages him to join a trip to The Sanctuary of Fire. This cutting-edge wildlife reserve houses both extinct creatures and experimental hybrids. During his visit to the Sanctuary, Angel encounters a wolf-dragon hybrid, a fierce and majestic creature that immediately captivates him. Despite the dragon's initial aggression, a bond begins to form after Angel bravely saves the dragon's egg from a loose predator.  Angel's connection to the wolf-dragon grows, mirroring his journey of self-discovery and redemption. Through their bond, Angel learns to confront his past, embrace his future, and find a new purpose in life.