Pendragon's Princess by Kara Griffin

Author:Kara Griffin [Griffin, Kara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781098988609
Published: 2019-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Shrisy’s fiery breath scorched the courtyard and blackened the ground. Rhyder shouted for Katy, but he couldn’t see past Shrisy’s large tail. Her eyes showed bright red and the large claws on her feet extended and gripped the dirt. Something angered the beast. Rhyder approached cautiously for he knew well Shrisy’s temper. He hoped their connection soothed the dragon.

In awe of her presence, he stood motionless for a moment taking in the sight of her. When Shrisy raised her head, she could peer well over the hamlet’s highest wall. “Be calm, my friend.” Rhyder raised his arms and waved, hoping to divert her attention. Wynn ran into the center of the courtyard and barked madly at Shrisy. The dog’s tail wagged, and he tried to get near the dragon. Wynn’s curiosity would get the dog killed. Rhyder called him and fortunately, the dog listened and ran to stand by his side.

Shrisy gurgled and looked at him as if she was amused by Wynn’s appearance. She stepped forward and dipped her snout, almost bumping him. The expel of her breath moved his hair, and he waved her onward. “Come to me, sweet Shrisy. None will harm you. You’re safe.”

The dragon twisted her neck and she gazed behind her. Rhyder tensed and knew Katy was there. God, he hoped she wasn’t hurt. He had to do something to distract Shrisy so his wife could get to safety.

“Don’t hurt Katy, my pet.” Rhyder whistled and tried to lead the dragon away. Shrisy dipped her head again and purred when she bumped him. He held his ground with the force of her caress and stroked a hand over the scales on her neck. It had been some time since his dragon allowed his touch. Rhyder patted above her nose and hoped to soothe her. “You never come this close to the hamlet. What has you riled?”

Shrisy screeched and flapped her wings as if agitated. The great beast turned and unwound her tail and flopped it on the ground, sending wafts of dry, scorched dirt in the air. Rhyder held his breath at the dragon’s movement. Katy would be crushed to death beneath the dragon’s feet. Somehow he had to get Shrisy to fly away. Rhyder clicked his tongue and motioned to the sky.

“It’s alright, Shrisy, go on. Fly away and I will come to you soon.”

The dragon screeched again and her eyes lightened. She flapped her wings and rose until she had enough room to fly toward the sea. He was awed by the powerful beast. Rhyder rushed forward and spotted Katy on the ground. She was lifeless. His heart pounded in his chest at the thought she was dead.

Rhyder fell to his knees next to her. He checked her heartbeat and let out a sigh of relief. The flourishing beat beneath his palm almost brought tears to his eyes. With shaking fingers, he moved her hair from her face.

“Sweet lass, you live.” He caressed her face, arms, legs, and assured himself she hadn’t been harmed or trampled.

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