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“Vorago's wings opened with a thunderous crack. Leaping forward, he smashed through the wall of the refectory, stone exploding around us, and we vaulted into the open sky.”

“All I can see is a wave of red. An unstoppable wave. And it’s headed your way.”

“You will not fall, he growled impatiently. Mortals and their endless fear of falling. I assure you, you will not come to harm. You are my rider now. Rise, fledgling, and become the rider you know you must be.” 🐉

“You must choose, fledgling. Continue to fall to pieces and hide away in the safety of your mother's home if that is what you wish.

I could hear the derision in his voice. The weight of the challenge. Or ...

He was silent so long I thought he'd disappeared.

Or? I ventured.

His voice came out of the darkness like a shadowy blade.

Or you rise.” 🐉

“Blake the highblood golden boy? Not anymore. Not with a red-scaled monster hiding under my skin.”