Drago pulled in his wings and stretched out his lower legs, landing on the railing of the balcony before jumping down. He shook his head and turned to look up at the waning crescent moons and the brilliant stars above. He sniffed the clean, fresh air blowing in from the ocean.
He had been gone longer than he’d planned. He had wanted to check over the isle one last time before he settled down for the night. He wanted to be sure he hadn’t missed anything. He had even returned to the cavern below to reassure himself that no one else had found a way in to the treasure.
All his wards and spells were still in place, as strong as ever. A thorough search had revealed no breaches. How Carly had found her way to the treasure room was still a mystery to him. He did not know of a single creature tha
