Chapter 299

“Yes,” Hannah sighed signaling ‘up’ silently with her eyes as Damien nodded, “so much travel to do and so much to learn. Ra and I are expected in her female breeders mountain in three nights. She has generously agreed to let us train in her mines for a few days. It is a test really, to see if we are worthy of being claimed by her later.”

“Fly safe, Hannah,” Damien said clasping her arm and pulling her into a hug, “and best of luck to both of you. You also Ra, fly safe.”

Hannah hugged Damien and then me tightly.

“Come visit when you can,” I said hugging the girls and keeping a steady voice.

Hannah and Ra flew off and Damien lounged against the rock wall. Inside my head was the idea we should talk about what Hannah had just said. It would feel good to relive the conversation. The hair on my neck prickled with fear. This compulsion came from outside of us.

“So the girl likes to travel,” Kein said throwing rocks like baseballs toward another cliff. “Didn’t