***
Lillian opened the huge court room doors and Annabel looked up nervously before getting the attention of the rest of the ladies.
"Thank god we didn't have to wait until court started at eight," Susan said, relieved to begin the process of contacting Chris by magical means as soon as possible.
"She's going to be angry though," Annabel whispered, mostly to herself.
"Nonsense," Petra strode forward confidently, her tall, beautifully full figure echoing the strength of her tone. "She is charged with his protection and is no doubt just as eager to find out if he's okay as we are."
"That doesn't mean she won't be pissed, Mom," Claire pointed out with a smile towards Annabel.
The dragon's brood fell in, following the mature dragoness into the massive chamber.
It was much darker inside
