The nook Cecilia had found in the myriad spikes on the young dragon’s back couldn’t have worked out better. Each of them even had their own back spike to lean against as the dragon smoothly soared through the air.

When it flapped its wings, the spikes around Detrick and Cecilia would briefly fold in towards them. The first few times it happened had been a bit harrowing. But the spikes never got close enough to harm them.

Mostly, the beast glided through the air. ...