Book 2: Chapter 49:

The second we land, my palms grow sweaty and I exhale the nervous breath I continually find myself holding. Rocco is propped in the arms of the dragon female we were told we had to bring along.

After all, how am I supposed to do the ceremony with him in my arms the whole time? When the doors open to the air carriage, I grip my hand, pinching the skin, reminding myself to stay calm.

But calm is imp