Chamomile

“May unbuckled Rose’s pack and lifted it off of her. “I put a piece of canvas down to catch the egg, since we don’t have a blanket.” Blossom laughed. “The baby will be an artist for certain.”
― K.C. Shaw, Royal Red

“A growl rumbles through Tairn’s chest, vibrating the saddle beneath me and the harness that holds Andarna to his chest. “I’d watch it,” I tell her, biting back a smile. “He might get tired and drop you.” “His pride would never allow it.” “Says the dragon who spent twenty minutes refusing to put on her harness,” Tairn fires back.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“Ember. My son.”
― K.C. Shaw, Royal Red

“It’s only me,” he said in an even smaller voice. “Just Dusky. I can be really quiet, really. You won’t even notice me. Please?” He hesitated, then added softly, “I don’t want to be alone in the dark anymore. I’m afraid I’ll get lost and no one will ever find me.”
― Tui T. Sutherland, The Flames of Hope