Book Seven: Chapter 139

“Hey.” Mike knelt down to properly hug both of them. When he stood, he held Grace in one arm. “Are you two being good?”

“There are bad guys in our front yard.” There was both excitement and fear in Callisto’s voice. “They’re planning to hurt Aunt Naia!”

Grace hissed her agreement, then leaned in to nibble on Mike’s hair.

“I’m surprised to see you two here.” Mike looked into his son’s eyes. “Aren’t you supposed to be with your mom?”

Someone cleared their throat. Mike looked up to see Zel standing by the doorway, her equine body filling the hall.

“He needed to see his father,” she said. Mike could sense the hidden message behind those simple words. It wasn’t just that Callisto wanted to see Mike. Zel was making sure to remind Mike of his promise.

“Is it true you met a dragon?” asked Callisto.

“It is. She’s amazing. I can’t wait for you to meet her.” He ruffled his son’s hair and knelt down to set Grace next to him. “Things are probably going t