Sarai, Caspian, and Synora sat around the dining table, eating their evening meal. It had become customary for them to sit in silence, consumed by their dreary thoughts."You are getting a lot better in the kitchen, Sarai," Caspian expressed warmly, breaking the silence."Hmm... I'm glad you think s

Lucian's restlessness consumed him as he paced his bedchamber, his hands pressed against his head in a desperate attempt to maintain control. That little piece of fabric was the only thing keeping his untamed dragon blood at bay. It was a small but effective fix that subdued his insatiable addiction

"How he handles his slaves is his business," Lucian snapped back."No, it is your business," she countered, her words laced with a challenge. "Are you not the Emperor Dragon now? Is Lazarus above your command?""Fine," he spat, his frustration clear."I want your word... that you'll personally overs

Visenya gently placed the breakfast tray down on the table just outside Lucian's bedchamber and gave his door three swift knocks, expecting a response.... Silence.Undeterred, she knocked again, this time with a hint of urgency.Still... no sign of movement from the other side of the door.With a m

"Geesh, Delilah," Visenya huffed, "did you have to be so brash? The woman apologized.""You call that brash?" Delilah retorted, "I think I let her off easy."Visenya shook her head, concerned. "Well, now she's going to be afraid of me.""Good... she should be," Delilah replied, her tone unapologetic