A Dragon's Lament

We’re halfway home from the battle at the arena when we hear Naiara’s lament.

“Something’s wrong, Kaelen. I need to go to her.”

“Then, let’s go, Seryna. I’m with you.”

“I am too, Momma,” Zarya says. Rajar decided to run home before meeting us back at the pack, so Zarya isn’t carrying anyone.

We turn and follow the sound of Naiara’s cry. I’ve never been on this end of a dragon’s lament, and it’s he