Chapter 365: Introducing Rakonath
“I’m going to need a minute,” Max said as he pulled a flask from his storage and started to drink it all. After wiping his mouth, he put the empty container away and could feel some anxiousness coming from the silver dragon that waited patiently just a few feet away.
“It appears you have grown some, Rakonath. Do you mind coming to me so that—”
Before his words were finished, the dragon, which had gained over a foot in height, bolted, stopping just before he barreled over Max and put his head on both legs.
Laughing, Max began to scratch the scales he knew his dragon wanted him to touch, enjoying the trill that came as his fingers moved along both sides of the silver-scaled jaw and finally up to the top of his head.
A few chuckles came from his companion, and Max saw Tanila looking at him, her head cocked sideways and the slightest smile displayed on her lips.
“Would you mind if she gives you a few scratches?” he asked.
Rakonath turned his head slowly, doing what appeared to be his best to keep at least one of Max’s hands on him.
She is your mate. I am fine with that.
“How… I mean… Aerthen, when did he get smart?”