Chapter 18

The House of Dragons had given her a new life.

She couldn’t turn away from that even if she wanted to.

“Thank you,” Maya said when Tavry finally landed back in the aerie. “I’ll always remember this last flight too.”

You are always welcome with me, Maya Argon.

Maya shuddered at the sound of her full name in her mind. Of course the dragons knew.

Still, she dipped into a low curtsy and then retreated from the rooms. A tear trickled down her eye as she left the aerie and flying behind.

“I know. I know,” Maya gasped.

Aurora and Amber were looking at her as if she’d just sprouted wings. She waved her hand at them as she hustled into the back of the line.

She was obviously the last of the twenty-three Dragon Blessed who were attending the ceremony today. Mistress Moran shot her a disparaging look before turning back to face the front of the line.

Maya took that opportunity to rest her hands on her knees and take a deep breath.

“Where have you been?” Amber asked, flustered. “You’re late. We’v