The Dragon Rider Book 2 + 3
Swinging my leg over the saddle, I went to move but paused at who was standing below me.
Without stretched hands, William gazed up at me with a soft smile. His eyes held something I hadn't seen before, almost twinkling under the sun. Returning his smile, I slide down slightly. Wrapping his hands around my waist, he gently helped me down.
Wrapping an arm around my shoulder, I was guided towards the forest. "I want you to stay close to me, okay?"
Nodding, I gazed at my surroundings. Behind me laid the dead, in front of me a thick forest that could lead to the unknown. Taking as much of a deep breath as I could without wanting to vomit, I prepared myself for what may come next.