While Zephyr and Kaylani were healing me, Avani told me I should give Kenna time with Cedric. I watched her when he was looking over her body, and she seems as fascinated with him as he is with her.
When the others left, Kenna begged me to stay so she could spend more time with Cedric. How can I refuse her? He’s her father. And even though he doesn’t know it, he is still being wonderful with her.
“Let’s find a place that doesn’t smell of burnt flesh and a bloody battle,” I say.
I turn, looking at Cedric. For once, he waits me out. I sigh. I don’t offer to carry people on my back. I’m not a pack animal, and in truth, the only people I’ve ever had on my back are Ishir and Kenna. Ishir respects me as a dragon, and it was necessary. And obviously, I would carry Kenna anywhere. But this is d
