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Chapter 13: The Woman

Author: Cooper
last update publish date: 2026-04-26 10:24:54
By fate or star or twist of thread,

To Skylar’s path, this rider’s led.

He meets the thief beneath the moon,

A blade, a breath, a shadowed boon.

Ryuki

I hate that my dragon is talking to this woman.

‘She’s getting our egg and bringing it back to us, Ryuki. It’s not like she’s going to become my rider.’

‘But you’re talking to her. Yttyc is talking to her.’

‘We are the most powerful dragons here. She is helping us get our egg back. Perhaps next time you’d like me to drop you off outside the castle
Cooper

The dragons seem very curious about Skylar

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Cynthia
Skylar has questions too, so I am not sure why she is hurrying unless she feels like time is going to fast before she could be discovered? I am nervous about Kenneth. I think he will not forgive Skylar and turn against her :0(
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Sandra Culler
Hopefully they don't find her missing. I'm not sure if I trust Kenneth
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Anita E
Oh gosh, another book you've sucked me into. Now I can't get enough.
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