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When Adrian returned, he not only had Celeste Laverne and Lucas with him but also an older woman who immediately slumped towards the floor. Adrian caught her and helped her sit on the bed.

“I told you this was a bad idea, Aunt Kezia,” he said, as Celeste rushed over to Asra.

“No, it’s fine,” the older woman said. “I need to talk to Caroline.” She looked over at Julie. “I’m sorry, Caro. Cel and I didn’t want to help them but he… there was nothing we could do. We helped as little as possible. I think that’s why that Xantaria sent in the fake Kayleigh. She was obsessed with some message that our ancestors had left. She had Cel try and read it but she couldn’t.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Nalatria was still breathing heavily, though some of the tension had gone from her body. She pulled herself up to one knee and bowed her head to Chaya.

“I’d be lying if I said I was entirely happy, Lady Chaya,” she said. “You remind me too much of my father, even though you aren’t like him. I’m happier with this situation than I was under his rule. I will support you, but…” She turned to look at Sonia. “I would have preferred Sonia-ida. I was trying to work out how to run to her.”

Sonia stared at her. “I’m not ready yet.” She looked at Ebona. “Is she speaking the truth?” Read the rest of this entry »

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Mitakrian looked extremely sick when he was dragged into the room where the ten first dragons and Chaya were gathered in a circle awaiting him. Halia pushed him to his knees at the centre of the circle, then withdrew to the edge of room.

At first he didn’t seem aware of where he was, but then his eyes fixed on Chaya and he lunged at her. Chaya didn’t even flinch; she just kicked him in the chest, sending him sprawling back to the floor. She stood over him and spoke coldly in draconic before walking over to Halia. Read the rest of this entry »

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It was several more hours before Takilyan returned but when he did, Gerian was with him.

“Endaria-miria will join us soon,” Takilyan said. “She’s posting extra troops to the border she shares with Mitakrian in case of an explosion.”

“Wise of her,” Alaryia said. Read the rest of this entry »

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A/N: Sorry about the lack of a Whisper update this week. I’ve been busy with my job hunt (on the upside I had an interview this week and have three more this week).

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“Sonia-ida, Matthias-idan, it is an honour to meet you and your children at last.” Even though Indaturan had not had chance to introduce the dragon he had returned with, the grey eyes and resemblance to Indaturan made it clear he was Kandarian. “My brother speaks of you often, though I must admit I am more sceptical of your alliance than he is.” Read the rest of this entry »

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“Chaya, dear!” Alaryia helped the Dryad to a seat as soon as the group teleported to her palace. “How are you? It looks like the venom is affecting you.”

“It is,” Chaya said. “But not too badly yet. I actually feel better than I did so I think the antidote you’re feeding him is working.”

“It is,” Alaryia said. “Alsia-ida identified it correctly, thank goodness, but that still leaves us the question of what to do with him. Even if you were willing to die, we can’t kill him yet. Even knocking him into transition would have the same effect.” Read the rest of this entry »

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A/N: Happy New Year!

“Well it’s not good, certainly,” Alaryia said. “But he’s not dead yet so we can still prevent the worst disaster coming to pass. I hate to say it but we’re going to have to save the evil bastard’s life for now.”

“Would it really cause his entire court to frenzy?” Matthias asked.

“Most of it, at least,” Estara said. “It’s the psychic shock. Most of us set up a second just in case. But there’s another reason we can’t kill him out of hand.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Lydia held her breath and resisted the urge to coil more tightly around Andrew as the dark sanctuary shuddered again. She was trying to protect him, not accidentally crush him.

“I think we’ve stopped dropping, at least,” Naria said.

We have, He who was Indarian said. And they’ve noticed. I wonder what they’ll try next. Read the rest of this entry »

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A/N: Merry Christmas, Readers! Hope you all had a good one!

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Karen buried an axe into the chest of one of the Kithreiri trying to stop her and Alban from reaching her father and then kicked him off the blade before whirling as she sensed someone behind her, nearly hitting her father in the process.

Careful, Kaz, he sounded surprisingly calm as he ducked under the blow. I’d rather not go down to to friendly fire. That would be embarrassing. Read the rest of this entry »

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A/N: Hey, Peeps! Please read this post. I’m afraid it’s a begging post but please take a look.

I could really use your help.

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“Are you okay, mum?” Daniel asked once he and Alsia had fought their way through her attackers.

“Somehow.” Sonia was standing back to back with Nephele and both of them were covered in multicoloured Kithreiri blood. “But that was hairy – they nearly got through my defences. Is it just me or am I being singled out for attention here?”

“It’s not just you, Sonia-ida,” Alsia said. “I suspect Xantaria is having her people go after you as a favour to Mitakrian, but don’t worry – we’ve got you’re back.” Read the rest of this entry »