The moment she heard those words, Seraphine's expression crumbled.
"Child of prophecy? Since when do we listen to those damned old farts? I thought we were better than that!" She roared, her voice echoing through the forest.
"Watch your words, girl." The look on the man's face changed completely.
"I'm the patriarch of this family. I gave you this life and, believe me, I won't hesitate to take it away from you."
The instant his voice ceased, the dragon above opened his jaws full of sharp fangs, roaring at Seraphine.
Its throat began to glow with a threatening orange hue.
But the threat died soon after.
Another roar ripped through the sky in and a colossal creature descended from the clouds, landing behind Seraphine with an impact that made the earth tremble.
If Qingyi had been present, he would have recognized that beast as Khaedryss. But not the Khaedryss he knew.
