The Cult of Tiamat (Dragon’s Daughter Book 5) by Kevin McLaughlin & Michael Anderle

Author:Kevin McLaughlin & Michael Anderle [McLaughlin, Kevin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2021-03-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

The third-years clustered together in the blustery cold of late fall in the New Mexican desert. Despite the cold, Kylara could practically feel the excitement in the air, even with her pendant blocking their auras.

“Under no circumstances are any of you to go anywhere alone.” Professor Sharra’s hands rested on her hips, her expression firm. “I realize this was a rule last time but it's even more important now. We’re taking a risk by allowing this, and I need you all to understand that.”

No one said anything, not even Karl. That seemed to mollify the professor somewhat.

“You will all stay within ten miles of where we port in. As before, you will hear my voice if there is anything wrong. We did all right on the evacuation last time. I don’t want it to happen again but if it does, I want everyone back in less than three minutes. Any longer risks the security of the campus. Is that clear?”

“Yes, ma’am!” the students responded.

“Very well. Now…I don’t know how quickly the rumor mill churns these days, but there is one more piece of information I need all of you to heed.” She paused to let every gaze settle on the stern expression on her face. “If anyone claiming to be a Follower—or more specifically a Follower of Tiamat—approaches you, exit the situation as quickly as you can and report to me immediately.”

“Shouldn’t we kick their butts or whatever?” Karl asked.

“No.” The professor’s voice was as hard as stone. “Don’t answer any questions but don’t give them a reason to attack you either. Remember, you’re all still young. Any dragon you face out there will likely have centuries of experience on you. Engaging is a recipe for disaster. Questions?”

There were none.

Professor Sharra nodded once as if this was to be expected, then opened a portal to the capital of Texas.

Kylara and her friends waited their turn, then—one by one—they stepped through the gate. One moment, they were in the high desert, trying to shiver to stay warm against the biting wind, and in the next, they were in the still cool but much less windy weather of Austin in November.

Her friends began to shed their jackets and hats. She had used her heat power against the cold so didn’t have to do this and simply turned it off.

“All right, where to first?” Karl asked.

“Are you sure that you all want to stick together?” Kylara asked. They had been over this already but it still seemed extremely generous of her friends to spend their entire field trip with her when they could be gallivanting.

“Yeah. Being friends with you for two years has all been an elaborate ploy.” The sarcasm was so thick in Jasmine’s voice that she could almost taste it.

“Don’t be such a drama queen, Ky,” Tanya said briskly. “You’re our friend. We want to spend time with you.”

“Plus, it makes sense,” Sam added. “If the cult does try something, we should all be together to face whatever it is.”

“Yeah. If someone attacks, we don’t want you to take all the credit,” Karl joked.

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