Chapter 295

'SITO, SWEETIE, ARE YOU FEELING better?' Sian sat huddled next to the dragon's muzzle, stroking it while shielding him from the dense rain. He hadn't spoken to her since bringing them out of the leap, and it terrified her. His life light flickered oddly but no amount of her energy would soothe it. She couldn't hear any of his thoughts, blocked out by something.

The scales beneath her hands felt clammy when they should be warm and solid. The dragon breathed shallowly. It took all her willpower to not fall to pieces. Cuddling over his muzzle, Sian sung softly, a children's song from the last movie she'd taken her niece and nephew to. Normally it'd make her cry to think of them, but somehow in this moment it helped. She could imagine their faces if they'd met Sito; the utter delight and fascination. It brought a smile to her lips. She sang a little louder, the music soothing her. After the second round of chorus she realized Sito's breathing felt steadier.

Still singing, she probed alon