Step into a mesmerizing world where dragons soar high into the vast skies and legends become reality. " Dragon Savior: A New Beginning " is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the adventure of Starfania, a young girl destined to find her true p...
Several days had passed since Violet finally confided in them about the harrowing incident. The weight of her revelation still lingered—quiet, heavy, unspoken—settling over the group like a thin veil they pretended not to see. They had come to the garden seeking respite. Violet sat cross-legged on the grass, her head tilted slightly as she listened to Aeron animatedly recount one of their childhood escapades. Starfania chimed in with a quick remark, earning a genuine laughter from both siblings—lighter, freer than it had been in days. For a fleeting moment, it felt as though the world beyond the garden walls had faded into nothing.
At the edge of the clearing, Starfania leaned subtly against Atlas. His powerful frame was warm and steady, an anchor she hadn't realized she needed. His midnight-blue eyes swept over the group with calm vigilance, protective without being intrusive. Starfania's gaze lingered on Violet. The smile on Violet's face was faint, but real—and it stirred something deep inside Starfania's chest. Violet had endured so much, yet here she was, inching toward joy again. Starfania rested her palm against Atlas's scales, feeling the steady rhythm of his breathing ground her. The scent of blooming flowers and fresh Avalon soil filled the air, mingling with the soft whisper of wind through the leaves. Then—" Starfania."
The voice cut through the calm like a blade. Her instincts flared instantly. She slipped the pen from her pocket, fingers tightening around it as her eyes swept the garden's shadows. Atlas stiffened beside her, his body angling protectively. Nothing. No one. A sudden gust of wind rushed through the clearing, rattling leaves and raising goosebumps along her arms. Unease clung to the air. Focusing, Starfania pressed her thumb against the jewel embedded in the pen. Light erupted. The pen flared brilliantly, its glow swallowing the space around her as it reshaped itself into a sword of radiant silver. Though the garden remained unchanged to everyone else, Starfania felt the world pull—hard.
Power surged through her grip. The garden vanished. She landed hard on the cold stone, skidding across the floor before coming to a stop. Dazed, she pushed herself upright, breath shallow.
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" Hello?" She called, her voice echoing. The surrounding chamber was vast and dim, its walls swallowed by shadow. The silence that followed was oppressive—but strangely familiar, like a held breath. A faint shimmer glinted at the far end of the room. She stepped toward it. Then—" It seems someone wasn't paying attention. Again."
Starfania stumbled, nearly falling backwards before catching herself. Her eyes snapped up, locking onto the glowing silhouette before her. Cantina.
She stood there exactly as she had the first time—same attire, same posture, same unreadable smile. The sight of her sent a shock through Starfania's chest.
" You?" Starfania breathed. Cantina tilted her head, amused. " Are you planning to lie there all day, or are you going to get up?"
Starfania groaned as she rose. " A warning would've been nice."
