I let out a sneeze and sniffed as I wrapped the blanket around me tightly as I scooted closer to the fire. Custard placed his massive tail in front of me to provide me with more warmth. Viex, shifting back to his smaller form, wrapped himself onto my neck.

“What the hell is wrong with this place. Why is it so cold!?” I demanded as I continued to shake. I was already dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and some trousers that we had to pin to the side. I refuse to wear another fancy ...