The Dragon Protector by Noah Harris

Author:Noah Harris [Harris, Noah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

When they arrived back at Fort Anaheim, the sun was floating lazily over the trees, casting everything in a golden light. Lucy nearly fell in her scramble to get out of the car, and then sighed and smiled at the sky. Ronnie and Jack grabbed the bags.

“I think this is a good omen. Yes,” she said, nodding wisely. “Well, boys, I’m off. The first news stories about Perry have hit the cycle, so I think it’s my time.”

“Don’t tell me you ordered another limo,” Jack warned, and she laughed. Ronnie seemed to be in a better mood now he’d slept, but he still kept anxiously checking his phone.

“No, no, just an Uber. Don’t worry, big guy.”

“Well, I guess this is it,” Ronnie said, gently placing his bag on the ground. “Keep in touch, okay?”

“You know I will, Ronnie,” she said, giving him a long hug. “You’ve always done the right thing, even if it was hard. I am proud of you, you know,” she said, taking his face in her hands. The sunshine made her hair look golden, and her lack of makeup gave her the appearance of an angel in the sun’s rays. Ronnie bit his lip and nodded, looking down, and she hugged him again. Then she released him, and she walked over to Jack. He stood there awkwardly, looking down at her. So close and lacking her heels, he realized how tiny she really was.

“Jack. Well, I think you and I are good buddies now, right?” she asked, smiling up at him genuinely. He gave her a begrudging smile, and she grinned, hugging him around the middle.

“Stop being so stubborn, okay? I’ll come visit soon, I want to see those marble floors.”

“Travel safe, Lucy,” he said, patting her on the head. He wasn’t sure what she’d meant by stubborn, but regardless, she beamed at both of them and hiked her bag onto her shoulder.

“Oh, there’s my Uber! Bye, guys!” she called, kissing her hand and reaching behind her as she skipped to the car. She got into the back seat, and then she was gone in a puff of exhaust.

“Well, we better get inside,” Jack said, eyeing Ronnie hesitantly. He nodded tiredly and led the way, nearly dragging his bag behind him. “Do you want me to carry that?”

“I got it,” Ronnie said, surprised. “Sorry, just a bit tired. It’s been…a lot,” he said as they climbed the steps to the door. Jack nodded and took his bag anyway, receiving a bashful smile.

“It’ll be over soon,” Jack said strongly, and Ronnie nodded. “Portia will be happy to see you,” Jack noted, and then he pulled the door open and allowed Ronnie through. Just like that, Portia was skidding into the lobby and latching onto Ronnie.

“You’re here!” she squealed. “That was so crazy last night. Can I show you all the pictures I took?” she asked, and Ronnie laughed, looking at Jack in amusement.

“I’ve got your bags,” Jack said, bemused, and Portia grinned, dragging Ronnie away. Jack watched them go, Ronnie’s laughter like music to his ears.

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