Raine's POV

Adrenaline ran through my system at a frenzied pace when Tavian's dragon heaved his massive body from the ground and took to the air, his wings unfurling with beauty and grace. Once again, Talon was wrapped around me, holding me tightly in place and protecting me with his body, as we rode on the back of the Dragon.

Anxiety wound through me. The pain of the mate bond was still shockingly strong, and by now, according to Felaern, we were very close to Cage. Shouldn't the pain have lessened some? I tried not to think about the reasons why it hadn't. But doubt crept into my mind. Was...