To the left, to the right. Up and then down.
Orien was definitely looking everywhere except straight ahead, where his death was patiently waiting with raised eyebrows and golden eyes.
Obviously, he had not thought something so terrible would happen to him today. He truly did not.
But before the baby dragon could attempt to will himself and the little sprite into magical disappearance, a savior stepped out from behind the dragon of dragons.
Riley.
He slipped out from behind Kael's imposing figure and gently placed a hand on his mate's arm as he stepped forward. Then he gave Kael a look. A very specific look. The kind that wordlessly said, Stop terrorizing the children.
Kael rolled his eyes. But, to his credit, he stopped looking (glaring) at the frightened kids who were gripping each other like their lives depended on it.
