17 The host of dragons around Mina and Areg took to the air, creating a mini sandstorm in their wake. Mina buried her face into the crook of her arm and waited until she could see, then ran to Copper. You said sand wyrms aren’t smart enough to band together. They’re not. Then why are they attacking? I’m not sure, but I suspect it has something to do with Lord D’Lance. Get on my back. It’s not safe being on the ground. She climbed up onto his back and looked at Areg. Will he be safe underground? Yes, but I doubt he’ll willingly go down there. Mina motioned to him. “Come on!” The elf rushed over to them and easily clambered up Copper to sit behind her. He wrapped his small arms around her and held on tightly. Copper launched into the air and ascended high above the ground. Mina s

