Amelia’s family was in the dining room when Richard died. She felt helpless as she watched all the dragons in her family react to something. Many of the older ones gave a sharp gasp, while the younger ones, who did not have their dragons, were fidgeting uncomfortably. Amelia understood that likely meant a member of the Obsidian Clan had died. She looked at Julian, questioning what had happened.
“Richard,” Julian whispered as he cradled his little sister Katherine, sleeping in his arms.
Amelia nodded and went about trying to comfort and distract the younger children, including Everly. She had bumped her arm again, and while it didn’t hurt as much as earlier in the day, it was bothering her. She smiled at Emma and Lucy, who were busy providing snacks as they helped to keep everyone occupie
