With Bynjym, bonded soul to soul,
He guards the wild, the dragons’ role.
He sees the war, the theft, the pain;
And vows to break the royals’ chain.
Ryuki
‘She trusts us,’ Bynjym says proudly as Skylar falls back to sleep in my arms.
‘She said that?’
‘Not directly, but I could feel it. When Cyryl is asleep, Skylar’s emotions are easier to hear and feel. Cyryl protects her rider’s thoughts and emotions when she’s awake, just like I protect yours. But when Cyryl is asleep, Skylar projects more loudly.’
I feel the teasing note from my dragon before he speaks again. ‘She also likes the way you look.’
I frown. ‘You mean she finds me attractive?’
‘Yes, but she likes your body. She likes how muscular you are.’
‘Well, we talked about what it takes to be a dragon rider,’ I say.
‘Yes, but
