The Exiled Dragon
Just like his son, I didn't find him frightening.
“I’m Odessa, Creed’s mate.” Apollo’s warm smile had my dragon purring. I walked up to him, giving him a hug like he was my own father. “It’s so nice to meet you. I’m so happy Creed has you now!” His smile faltered, looking at his son, then to me.
“It is, I’m happy to know tha’ a part of meh lives.” Apollo’s voice hung low, the air heavy from his words. “And ya can call meh Da.’”