HEINASilence stretched, I was alone with my thoughts, more confused than I’d ever been, more curious than Klaz would allow.

Then a question popped to mind.

“Why?”

Despite the dim light, I could fathom the beginning of faint creases on his forehead. “Why what?”

“Why is a union between the dragons and witches a taboo?”

“It’s more complicated than you can ever understand.”

I was a little irritated and annoyed by his response. “Let me guess. That is code for you can not talk ...