19

The next morning, while Rydstorm and Catori were having a private breakfast.

Catori brought up the issue with Fang and Nita.

"Did you know that Fang treats Nita like she is nothing?"

Rydstorm looked up from his plate.

"I'm aware that he rejected her, but I didn’t know he mistreated her."

Catori recalled the encounter they had.

Rydstorm cut her off in the middle of her story.

"He didn't see you naked, did he?"

''No, and that's not the point."

"Catori, Fang is of a different breed of a dragon than you and I. His kind is more barbaric. They live in caves or forgotten towns. Their only purpose is to serve families like mine-"

It was Catori's turn to cut him off.

"That still doesn't give him the right to treat Nita the way he does."

"Please let me finish."

She nodded.

"Centuries ago, his people were cursed to be savages. To be uncaring, even to their own. The only people they are loyal to are kings and queens, along with the royal's immediate families. Until that curse is broken, Fang will