SAM
The wind whipped by, tugging at my hair and making it hard to open my eyes. I was astride Fifi’s back, holding on the best I could. My legs wrapped around her waist, locking me in place, and I reached over her wings to grip her shoulders. I’d almost lost my grip more than once, but Fifi must have sensed it. She’d slow down and let me get my bearings before turning the speed on again. The kids made this seem much easier than it actually was.
I’d seen how fast Fifi could fly but feeling it was something else entirely. I cast a protective spell over my face, and it let me take a full breath in for the first time and see what was beneath us.
The land of Blue Moon was a blur below, but I could see landmarks that stood out. Luckily, Fifi had lived with us for years. I couldn’t really tal
