Chapter 27: Ancalagon

I spent several hours helping to calm Morgan and talk to her about how to use her water element against Aithlin, who is an elf and will have the earth element.

“Earth is so much stronger than water,” Morgan says.

“Tell that to Kaylani who fought off an entire troupe of elves, Morgan.”

“But he’s older, Cal. He’s used to using his earth element much more than I’m used to using my water element.”

“You’re a dragon, Morgan. I know he’s your mate, but that doesn’t mean he’s worthy of being your rider.”

I say the words to her, thinking of my own mate. I have a hard to believing that Eliane isn’t worthy of being my rider. She’s already a rider. I don’t even know if it’s possible for a rider to claim more than one dragon. I make a mental note to speak to my father about that tonight.

When I’ve practiced with Morgan, using my earth element against her and having her use her water element with me, she’s much calmer.

“When is the claim?” I ask her.

“Two days.”

“We’ll practice again as often as you