"What if your father wishes to side with him? You will have nothing to lose. You have been on Earth for years, and I doubt whatever happens in Lyxant would affect you."

"You have my words, Isabella. I will surely turn my father's interest to the people of Lyxant. Trust me on this. I will certainly keep my promise to you." He lifted his right hand. "Believe me."

"If you insist." I smiled. Things were moving the way I wanted. A dragon's words, according to the stories, I had read about them, were ...