Chapter Seven
Narrow path
He didn’t ask any questions. A few wardens must have spotted me when I climbed onto his back, because they were shouting something, pointing at the beast. For a moment, I was a little worried what might happen to me once inside the Dimond City. I only had twenty-four hours to get there and free Avianna. Was this possible? What if I got caught? What then? Rhian and Nicolas, even my father would never forgive me.
I wasn’t too sure but decided not to think about the outcome for now. The wind blew from the west. I suspected a storm was approaching.
We left the city quickly, flying above the sandy ground as the sun was slowly rising. The beast circulated around for some time, probably giving me time to think about my mission. I had a feeling that the dragon underst
