We convince Ancalagon to rest overnight. Zephyr and I have never been to the ranch where Everett and Kaylani have been bringing the juvenile dragons that I’ve helped them to save. Kaylani shows Ancalagon where he can rest, having created places that are high up on a mountain, places inside a cave, and even some places that are out in the open.
I stop, looking around after we get Cal settled. I lift my head back and take a deep breath.
“It’s very peaceful here,” I say, keeping my eyes closed and smelling the scents of multiple dragons and the mix of shifters. Wild animals live nearby, but otherwise, nothing but some far-off firepits and fresh, clean air. It’s a huge difference from being in the city.
“My sister has always been much calmer than I am, much calmer than all of us, really. Ma
