Still Skylar walks the narrow ledge,
Her oath writ deep on mountain’s edge:
To steal, to save, to pay the price,
To shield the hatchling’s sacrifice.
Ryuki
‘Are we going to discuss the large dragon in the room?’ Bynjym asks.
‘Which dragon might that be?’ I ask, feigning ignorance.
‘The giant queen dragon, Ryuki. Are you going to admit that you are falling for the princess?’
‘I’m not falling for anyone. I appreciate what she’s done the dragons.’
‘Uh huh. I definitely didn’t feel a spike in your respect for her when she stood her ground against Ylys. Nor did I feel your spike in jealousy when she said she’s betrothed to the prince who is out hunting our eggs.’
‘I’m not sure why you’d expect me to understand my feelings for her. You don’t seem to understand your feelings for her,’ I
