Lord Darkfest is a powerful wizard who has lived a lonely existence in his castle on a hilltop, feared by the villagers below. He is mesmerized by the lovely blind peasant girl, Channa Leigh, who sings with such beauty it makes him ache to have her near. Darkfest decides to visit the girl in his wolf form, and to both his surprise and hers, Channa Leighs sight is restored each time she touches him. When Channa Leighs mother takes ill with a fever and nothing can restore her health, Channa Leighs father calls upon Lord Darkfest to heal her. Darkfest agrees, but his price is for Channa Leigh to live in his castle with him for the span of one year. Although Channa Leighs father is appalled at the idea, she readily agrees to save her mothers life. Once ensconced within his castle, Channa Leigh is rather frightened of Darkfest because of all the terrifying stories the villagers tell about him. Darkfest treats her well and secretly continues to come to her as a wolf, so she is able to experience the gift of sight. Puzzled by the fact that Channa Leigh can only see when she touches him in wolf form but not in his human form, Darkfest sets out on a determined quest to find a way to permanently restore her eyesight while also quelling her fears and winning her heart.