I quickly shared Vexxion’s confirmation about Nullens being lesser fae and the Claiming.
I knew all that,he said.The dragons split as well, the lessers going with the Nullens—as they named themselves.
That must be why Seevar and those bred in Nullen territory were smaller.
My friends took their bags off the dragon’s spikes, and I used magic to place mine in the grass near theirs.
Everything’s tied together, isn’t it?I asked.
You’re clever. One day soon, you’ll sort it out, and then you’ll know what you must do.
What’s that?
He didn’t say anything.
What is it with dragons and riddles?I asked.
Which dragons have shared their obscure thoughts with you?He almost sounded shocked, though I doubted much surprised this ferocious dragon.
Iasar. Amronth.
He stilled, and I sensed a wall rising around his thoughts before he finally spoke.What do you know of the only remaining Eratis dragons?
A lot and very little.I could play this game as well as anyone else.
Tell me.
I freed them from the front doors of Bledmire Castle.
Of course you did.Now, he sounded proud.
You’re not angry that I did it?
Whowas angry that you freed dragons that never should’ve been bound?he asked.
I’m sure the king will be when he discovers what I’ve done. I understand he wanted something from them, but they refused to share it.
A spell of sorts.
What do you know about the riddle they told me?
Only that you’re the one who most needed to hear it.He shifted his claws on the ground.I need to take the others to the aerie.Dismount, please. Make your mate go with you.
I flitted off his back, and Vexxion did as well.
You didn’t tell me who was angry you freed the Eratis dragons,he said with an edge to his voice.
Vexxion.
Of course. With good reason.
And what might that be?I asked.
Iasar will kill him if he can.
What?I barked.I won’t allow him to do something like that.
Leave this between them. Donotget involved.
