Flying High

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Despite being an Earth Dragon, Gunther had wings. He could soar far above the clouds, giving Catherine a much-needed break from the whines of the whelps. He took it slowly, his huge wings flapping, displacing the surrounding clouds. Gunther glanced over his shoulder for a second to see the bright smile lighting his wife’s features; her purple eyes sparkling with her glee. It was that smile he lived for. That happiness. He angled to the side, turning his attention forward. Zion would never forgive him if something happened due to him being distracted.

‘Thank you, Gunther.’ He could feel her small body relax against his spine as they flew. ‘I needed this.’

Good. She was happy. After they left the pups with the nursemaid and got Zion’s and Silas’s approval for a reprieve, Gunther picked a nearby mountain to fly her to for a few days’ rest away from the hustle and bustle. It was something he had been working on for a while now to see her s