That afternoon, Maryk was true to his word and took Rose out to show her around the valley. Although he had not lived in Montrose long, he was an excellent tour guide. He flew her through the area, showing her a dozen different delights along the route. Unlike Zale, he did not dive to the earth, take her in spirals or do any fancy flying feats. They coasted peacefully along the breeze and meandered through the peaks and valleys.
Then he gently guided them to a mountain peak, which she guessed was George"s Mountain. Back a quarter of a century earlier, it would have been teeming with humans and dragons alike. A bit of new plant growth showed along the bare and abandoned ski runs. It looked like stubble.
They alit on the highest exposed rock. Maryk transitioned but kept his arms around her
