Alpha Dragon
"Please, Goddess, I beg you. Spare her and take me."
I felt the weight of her hand on my head. "I am Angelos, daughter of Hera. You sacrificed much, dragon. You stayed with your bride when I thought you would chase your friend and kill him. Your greatest treasure has long been your pride, but you gave it up for her."
I looked up, tears clouding my eyes. I couldn't stop them.
Dragons did cry.
She gave me a soft smile. "To be reborn we must die first. Look behind you, dragon."