ASLANI lowered myself on the sofa my sister was already on. Mom's eyes were on me but I didn't allow myself look her way.

Tano let out a challenging, angry deep growl the moment my dad stepped into the room.

"Stay calm, Tano." I placated, keeping a steady, watchful gaze on my father.

He caught me looking at him, he narrowed his eyes, anger still flashing. I even heard a little guttural sound.

We all did.

"Ollan, control your dragon!" Mom's warning was direct and stern.

He flickered a gaze ...