Alyna stormed into the training room—or what was left of it. Orla and Lorcan trailed right behind her. A far wall which had led to the courtyard had collapsed, revealing the dark sky outside. In the middle of the room, a magnificent giant lion stood looking at them, teeth bared and eyes still reflecting the adrenaline from the destruction he had wreaked on the room. But he didn’t lunge at them. He just watched them with caution.
A“Caedmon, calm down!” Lorcan said.
The lion roared in response.
“Oh no, I don’t think he’s in there!” Orla said.
Alyna stepped forward. “Calm down, Caedmon. It’s okay. Give me a sign that you understand me.”
The lion made rumbling noise in his throat, growled, and then roared. He approached her.
“No, stay still, Caedmon.” Alyna took a step backward. The lion
