Alpha Dragon
"Cards, by all means. I plan to take your second-most precious treasure this night."
Bastian stomped to the card table, pulling my hand, causing me to trip behind him. When I righted myself, I looked up. Laryn winked at me and I gave him a small smile. Bastian growled.
The women sat slightly back from their men, able to watch and within reach. The game soon started and I carefully followed the play. I wasn't familiar with their game, but quickly caught on. Mathematics was my specialty and I was soon counting cards. Bastian held my hand against his thigh. He started to discard the wrong card and I squeezed the tight muscle. He looked at me and I moved my head slowly in a barely perceptible mo