“After having that purple monster inside my head, I can sympathize, but he could’ve found another way.He would’ve wanted to save as many of the tribe as he could.At least, I hope that figured into his assessment of the danger.”
“I hope they have food on their ship because our remaining supplies are still up there on the mountain,” Scarlett said.
“We can leave a note and fly to my clan.”
“If it’s all the same to you, I’d prefer to leave my next bout of flying for a while.”A shudder raced through her.“I thought we would die.”
“Haw, haw, haw.”
“Silence, you wee beastie.Your claws have left marks on my shoulders, and they’re throbbing.Your terror marked me.Don’t deny it.”
“How is your arm?”
Scarlett frowned at it.“Still weeping.Once we find something to eat, I’m going to shift.Then, sleep.We can both sleep knowing our dreams will be pleasant, and any nightmares will be of our own making.”
Ransom nodded.“I left a few cans of stew in my ship because the shrink-food you purchased was lighter.We can eat that now.”
Soon, they were feasting on mystery meat with gravy.While the stew didn’t come close to rivaling the shrink-food, it was hot and filling.All three of them ate a hearty meal.
“Could we use the ship radio to contact my brother?”Scarlett asked.“To tell them we’re back at the ship?”
“Excellent idea.My com-circle is under the lava.”
“I’m just glad it’s not us,” Scarlett said, following him to the ship’s bridge.
He pushed several buttons and scanned his hand.The controls came alive with lights.
Scarlett put through the call.
“Scarlett?”a male voice demanded.
“Yes, Saber.It’s me.We’re at the ship.”
“You couldn’t have flown down before we started this long trek?”No mistaking his tone for anything except testy.
“No, it’s a long story, and we’ll give you the details on your return.”
“It will take us at least two days to reach your position,” Saber said.
“That’s okay.We’re exhausted.Bruised and battered.We could do with a rest.”
“Scarlett?”Ransom called from the doorway.
“Gotta go,” Scarlett said.“Thank you for coming.We’ll see you soon.”
“We have visitors,” Ransom said once Scarlett ended her call.
“Who?”
“The Elevenoss.Talon has gone to greet them.”
“I wonder what they want.”
Ransom reached for her hand and twined their fingers together, every particle of him wanting to show ownership in case one of those handsome Elevenoss males thought to flirt with her.
“Steady,” she murmured.“No need to growl.”
Ransom blinked and closed down the possessive growls coming from his dragon side.
