[ Seraphina's POV ]
I needed to be smart about our situation.
Kiera depended on me, and Zethu wanted me to rescue her from this hellhole. The truth was that the more I found out about this realm, the less I was confident that I could achieve my goal and leave unscathed.
If I ended up trapped in this wretched place, Duke would be devastated and furious β maybe not in that order. And if my father found out that a bunch of overgrown lizards cornered me, I wouldn't hear the end of it.
Calm down, Serina. You can do this.
First, I needed information.
Kiera β I knew she was listening to my thoughts β can Zethu be trusted?
The little dragon snorted. 'No one can be trusted. But she smells of fear and⦠hope.'
Well, at least she didn't smell of backstabbing.
"You said Grosk didn't hire flying mounts. Do they exist in this town?" I asked Zethu.