The first jet of fire was so powerful it made my head spin. I managed to dive out of the way only by the skin of my teeth. Still, the overwhelming heat was all around me, and for a moment, the bright orange flames blinded my eyes completely.
"ARRELIA, WATCH OUT!"
By the time I heard Ganalorn’s voice, a heavy object had already collided with my midsection. I fell backwards, straight towards the wall where the unconscious guards lay.
I managed to open my eyes only a sliver, and the sight before me was more terrifying than I could ever have imagined.
The dragon was enormous, reaching the top of the ceiling where its head was stooped slightly. Great, powerful wings stretched across the length of the room, which was aflame already. The bed was burning beside me, the drawers at the far e
