Anya
Bernard waited a moment before he lost enough patience to go toward the door Raze went out. It was the only exit. “You ladies…” he eyed Anya and Zuri, “stay put.” He walked past seeming to just notice Carter. He bent down to take a closer look. “Well, now that’s interesting. No one mentioned I’d be getting a young dragon today, too.” Without regard for anyone else, he rose and casually strolled toward the exit.
A loud explosion sounded outside, and Zuri squealed beside Anya. As painful as it was to move in the chains, Anya scooted over to the girl. In the midst of the explosion, Ayanne’s eyes opened. Anya couldn’t fully reach Zuri, but was able to touch Zuri’s hands. “It’s going to be alright, okay?” Zuri looked to be on the verge of a breakdown. As together as she tried to be
