Yhendorn After everyone was settled, I called a meeting with Merethyl, Keya, Vaeril, and Naevys. “We need to have another Royal Conclave to discuss claiming dragons and what to do with the troupes that are in limbo,” I say. “My father says that some of them have already chosen new leaders,” Vaeril says. “They will either agree with the old ways, or they will be destroyed. We aren’t going through this again,” Avani growls. “Agreed,” I say. “Diplomacy did not work before, and I won’t risk it not working again.” “They can either agree with the old ways, or they can perish as far as I’m concerned,” Keya says. I’ve noticed that almost overnight, her pregnant stomach has popped out. Since Kenna isn’t far behind Keya in her pregnancy, I can’t wait until my mate’s stomach begins to show the

