"Yes, well that limits your options doesn't it?" Rachel replied with a wink. "It's not like there are any non-dragons in the world, who'd be interested in marrying a kind, loving wood elf like yourself." She added with a dose of good-natured sarcasm."Thank you," Alana smiled, then added. "I know there are more men, It's just... I wish dragons could father non-dragon children.""Maybe they can.""Oh?""You know that Lord Delmar is obsessed with dragons right?" Rachel asked. Alana nodded, so she continued. "Well, I overheard him one time telling someone that dragons can choose the gender of their offspring. They just always choose to make them males.""But there are no female dragons," Alana said. "Do you think it's possible that female dragons exist?""My father didn't think so," Rachel answered. "He was having a very heated argument with a woman on the topic. The woman was very insistent on knowing if a female dragon could exist. Lord Delmar was crystal clear that they couldn't."As

It was just after sunrise. The sun was shining onto his face through the trees, the birds were singing, and the sky was cloudless blue. It was a little slice of heaven on earth. He would've enjoyed it more if he wasn't so tired.As he woke up, he noticed something warm cuddled up against his side. He could hear the sound of relaxed breathing and the scent that filled his nostrils was heavenly. Adjusting his head, he could see Taloni had curled up next to him and snuggled against his body.Dear God in heaven she was gorgeous.Ethan had noticed she was attractive when he'd first seen her, but somehow he'd missed her true beauty. Her skin was absolutely flawless, without a blemish in sight. Her long golden brown hair looked like a professional stylist had made it look 'bedhead messy' because it looked perfect in its chaos.Coming from her back between her shoulder blades were two sets of wings. They looked like a cross between a dragonfly and butterfly and somehow gave her an ethereal, a

"It's not wise to perform surgery with a sword; you might do more harm than good. Besides, with the source gone they will dry up and shrivel over the next few days, gradually taking their influence with them. Congratulations Beth; you just saved your husband's life.""So he'll be okay?"She nodded. "He will. The weakened effects will linger for a day or two and gradually fade. Soon, he'll be right as rain.""But what about the gold cube?" Beth asked. "It was enchanted, so couldn't he simply get cursed again?""Can a trap be sprung twice without someone to reset it?" Gabriella countered. "No, the cube is harmless now as its curse is already spent. Otherwise, anyone else who touched it would be affected. Now here, you'll want this."Gabriella unbuckled the sword belt with attached scabbard from her waist and offered them to Beth. She took them, sheathed Aharown, then buckled the belt on herself. For some reason, she felt the weight comforting.

Alana sighed, then nodded. "Of course we're serious. We take care of our friends."Taloni looked dumbstruck. Her mouth fell open and she gaped at them. She looked at him, then her, then back at him. Her mouth moved soundlessly, as though she wanted to speak she just couldn't get the words out. Then she looked up."Is that your airship?" She asked."Pretty much," Ethan replied. Though technically it belong to Beth's father, and he wasn't sure how Lord Borden would react when he found out his daughter was dead."Can I go on it?" Taloni asked."Absolutely," Ethan replied.Taloni looked like a kid on Christmas morning.* * *Rachel couldn't help but smile as she watch Taloni practically prance around the Argo. Her enthusiasm was palpable, and her knowledge of airships quite impressive considering she'd never been on one before. She knew the name and function of every rope, sail and control on the entire ship."How'd she lear

A "shocking" development* * *Kendra looked around the tavern and rolled her eyes. It was full of slightly drunk, slightly unhappy, and very irritable men. There was a roaring fire in the hearth, wrought iron chandeliers lighting the room, and enough beer and mead flowing to keep the patrons from remembering their woes.She shifted in her seat to resettle her clothes. She'd chosen some simple peasant attire to blend in, but it weren't as comfortable as what she preferred. She adjusted her jet black hair to keep her eyes off her face so she could listen in peace.She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and listened for all the conversations in the bar. It was a cacophony, but also a good way to stay informed."Lord Delmar just signed a treaty with the Marcadians""The crops this year have been great.""My crop was hit by locusts.""I wish the emperor would do something about the-""The emperor is just a puppet."