Chapter 23
“I know you’re not a dragon, I would have sensed it right away,” Malakor said as he circled Arden. She maintained her composure the best she could, but she couldn’t deny that she was worried. Dragons were notorious for being double-crossers. If he learned what she was and knew the value her species came with, he more than likely wouldn’t hesitate to turn her in for a payday.
Malakor could feel the waves of her dread rolling off her, despite the iron mask of courage she wore. He found himself genuinely curious—what kind of creature could command such a staggering amount of heat without incinerating everything they touched? Even dragons, for all their power, were known to lose control, their flames often scarring the very people they loved.
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