Page 46 of Into the Dawn
Ignoring the dig, she swiveled her head again searching for the god. She wanted to thank him for his help, but he was no longer there.
“The hot god disappeared as soon as you shifted.”
Kylie really hoped Lunaria wouldn’t be offended by Layla complimenting her mate. The Goddess of the Moons seemed smart enough to know it was simply harmless praise with no actual intent. Not wanting to waste any more time, she lowered herself closer to the ground and stuck out a massive wing.
“Climb on.”
With a nod, Layla scrambled up her wing and settled on her back.
“Maybe this is a bad idea. I’m not sure this is safe since your scales are smooth and there is nothing to grip.”
Using her magic, Kylie created a saddle for her friend to sit on that had a horn she could hold onto. They’d gone horsebackriding together plenty of times in the past so she was sure that would work.
“Thanks, I’m secure now. Let’s fly!”
Flapping her wings, Kylie launched herself off the ground and into the air. She quickly realized that it barely took any energy to soar through the air and stopped flapping her wings so much in order to slow down a bit. She needed to figure out where she was going first. Scanning the ground below, she was fascinated by how knowledgeable her dragon spirit was.
Essentially, she could see and feel everything.
She could sense every heart beating below her and immediately knew where her mates were. Rage filled her when she realized they were in trouble. They were fighting more than two dozen rogues. Sure enough, they had walked into a trap by going to their brothers’ aid. Ronan and Dominic were doing their best to defend their younger brothers, but they were clearly outnumbered.
Reaching out to her mates, she said,“I am coming to you.”
There was a long pause, then Ronan said,“Stay clear of this area.”
Hearing the strain in his voice, she flew faster.“I’m already close.”
“How?”Dominic asked.“I thought you were at the barrier?”
“Look up.”
“Holy hellfire,”Ronan breathed out in a comical mixture of modern and Arcadian slang.“Is that red dragon really you?”
“It is.”Speaking to her friend, she said,“Hold on, Layla. We’re going warp speed.”
“Aye, aye, Captain.”
Kylie picked up speed as she flew toward her mates. The clash of steel rang out from their sword strikes below. She could see them fighting between the trees, but the thick canopy of leaves made it clear it was going to be hard for her to land.
Perhaps it would be better to fight from above.
“Layla, do you see them?”
“Yeah, but I don’t think you are going to fit down there,” Layla said.
“We aren’t landing. We are going to light those fuckers on fire from up here.”
“Seriously? Sweet.” Layla cackled evilly. “But what about your mates? Is there a way to use your magic to protect them and their brothers?” Layla asked. “Then, you can torch the rest.”
“I can do that.”
But first, she needed to warn her mates.
“Can you guys try to take cover? I’m going to shield you with my magic, but it would be easier if you are all together.”
“What are you going to doing?”Dominic asked.
“I’m going to burn them to ashes,”she growled, startling herself with her ferocity. “And try not to start a wildfire while I’m at it. Contact your dad and warn him and the others to stay where they are. They are far enough away that my fire shouldn’t reach them, but I will feel better if they stay back.”
