Shanna nodded in agreement and began to untie the ropes. She leaned closer to whisper in Arena’s ear. “Don’t move until I have him distracted. Then go out and dive for the sky.”
Arena nodded in understanding, wincing as the ropes snapped loose and her blood began to circulate. It hurt like hell. The pain helped wake her enough to help her focus on what she needed to do next.
Shanna stood up and walked out of the cave. Arena could hear Shanna talking to Cor so she got to her hands and knees before using the wall of the cave to pull herself to her feet. She wobbled but didn’t fall.
Keeping her hold against the wall she made her way to the opening of the cave. She could see that the sun was beginning to go down. How long had she been here? Was Blaze looking for her? He would be looking for her — she knew that. All she had to do was shift and escape, and get far enough away to stay safe until her mate found her.
At the opening of the cave, she slowly peered out and noticed that Cor’s back was to her. Shanna caught her eye and motioned for her to make her move.
Arena didn’t hesitate. She took off running for the edge, shifting in the process. Leaping off the edge in dragon form she struggled to get her wings out. For a moment she thought she wouldn’t make it but then her wings caught the wind and she lifted into the air.
“No! Come back here, bitch!” Cor yelled out.
Arena turned to look back and saw Shanna try to hold Cor back. He literally lifted the other female and threw her against the side of the cave. It looked like he might have knocked her out. Then Cor shifted and leapt off the ledge, heading her way.
Arena let out a dragon call, loud and clear. Hopefully it would reach anyone searching for her — and quickly. She hadn’t recovered from her injuries and wouldn’t be able to fight Cor one on one yet.
Mate will come for us,her dragon reassured her. She prayed that was true.
