The wind roared in my ears as Draco’s powerful wings carried us higher, the ground shrinking beneath us until the palace looked like a child’s toy. My stomach lurched, but the thrill of flight quickly overtook any fear.
I’m flying.
The dragon realm stretched out below in a breathtaking tapestry of colors—emerald forests, sapphire rivers winding through golden plains, and jagged mountains that pierced the sky like ancient sentinels. The air was crisp and clean, carrying the faint scent of pine and something I couldn’t pinpoint.
"It’s beautiful," I breathed, my fingers tightening instinctively around the ridges of Draco’s scales.
He rumbled beneath me, the sound vibrating through my entire body.
“Hold tight,” Draco‘s deep voice filled my mind.
It was weird to talk to someone who w
