I can’t believe Naida knew Sunshine or Eliane. That might be her name, but she’ll always be my Sunshine. I’m hoping that I can get more information from Naida, but I know that Everett will need to look her over. I just hope my mom and Aunt Kaylani can help calm her enough to let him. After hearing about Nova, I’m worried about this girl. She’s older than Nova and has been a captive for longer, so her shift is closer.
When I stretch out my wings, Naida looks at me.
“You want me to get on your back?”
“Yes.”
“Won’t it hurt you?” she asks, and Dad snorts.
“I’m a very large, very strong dragon. You won’t hurt me.”
“Okay, umm …” she slowly walks to my wingtip and gently steps up, looking at me to make sure she’s not hurting me.
“Well, don’t stand there. That hurts!” I say, joking.
“Oh m
