Nyx Ashwood screamed as she and her animus, Ember, were thrown through the air. Nyx clung onto Ember’s back as they shot through the heavy canopy of trees. Branches and leaves whacked into them as they fell. Ember turned and regained his balance and darted out of the trees.

One of the Dragon Guards’ beasts had chased after them when they were on their way out the old city.

How could they even track them? Nyx had glamoured herself so her long red hair and large purple wings didn’t stand out. She ...