“What good am I to you?” I growled, slumped against the cavern wall. “You’re insurance,” Brianna said as she brushed her dragon’s scales. “In case things go wrong.” I adjusted my posture, trying to ignore the stones jutting into my back. I wasn’t tied. There was no need for anything like that. Four dragons and... Continue Reading →
Allie flew in front of Patty, leading her to the caravan. With the wind whistling in her ears, it was impossible for them to have a conversation, let alone a tricky one. The closer they got to the caravan, the more Allie regretted approaching Patty at all. If a battle broke out while Patty and... Continue Reading →
Claire refused to sit still, flexing her wings in frustration. “It’s okay, girl,” Allie whispered, running her fingers across the scales on Claire’s neck. “They’re not going to hurt us.” “Not if you’re true to your word,” said Brianna as she stared at the clouds brushing against the mouth of the cave. The Immortals had... Continue Reading →
“How do you know what she’s saying?” Patty asked as she stroked Jade’s neck. I let out a yawn as I pulled bones out of what was left of a grizzly. Lemon had found her meal the night before. “I just do.” “But how?” She asked, her eyebrows scrunched together. “I listen,” I said, shrugging.... Continue Reading →
Allie turned Claire around, anxious to get back to the caravan and warn Serenity that they were surrounded. They could fly over the canyon with their dragons, of course, but the caravan itself was stuck until they could create a solid enough pass for the wagons to cross through. That would take precious days; days... Continue Reading →
The dragon whimpered in my arms, weak from our fight the night before. Despite her injuries, her only thoughts were about her need for food. My stomach growled along with hers, my arms trembling with the weight of carrying her down the mountain. “We’ve made it,” I whispered. “Can you walk?” She shook her head,... Continue Reading →
“We’ve been here too long,” Frank whispered into Serenity’s ear. Serenity shot him a withering look, forcing him to take a step back as she turned her attention to Miguel, hogtied on the ground. “Shall we proceed to the next trial?” Miguel didn’t bother to answer, his teeth grit in pain. His entire body shook... Continue Reading →
I would have screamed in agony had I the lungs to do so. My every nerve was on fire as acid ate at my body, disintegrating it to the point that I could no longer control my arms or legs. Yet, my body refused to yield, struggling to heal itself as it had countless times... Continue Reading →
Allie watched with curious eyes as Serenity returned with her prey. The five dragons blotted out the sun as they passed overhead and landed right in front of her.A stranger rode on the back of the new dragon who was being held down by three of Serenity’s own. Allie wouldn’t have been able to tell... Continue Reading →
