“I will never stop fighting you!”
Instead of submitting, I kicked his knee and got to my feet. I ran further into the barn and climbed the ladder to the second floor.
Tynan remained standing below, not even bothering to follow me.
“I don’t want to hurt you.”
“Liar!” I shouted back at him.
When my feet landed on the wooden boards, I sprinted to the window intending to shapeshift. I could hear swearing from below as I climbed over the window sill.
I had to turn now. I had to. My breathing was labored, my heart was racing as I hopelessly tried to create the feeling of warmth and tingling in my limbs. I search for the familiar sensation, not finding it.
My hands clenched to the frame as another sound reached my ears and my blood ran cold. I did not want to look back, but I did. The black-as-ink shadow of a dragon bumped into me, catching me, peeling me off the wall like I weighed nothing.
As soon as we got back to the tavern, I saw the alarmed face of Frid, and Victor’s scowl. I turned away, too flustered to feel anything except anger and frustration that I was caught so easily.
“I trusted you!” Frid shouted.
I pressed my lips tightly together.
“We will have to make some changes. From now on, she will be staying with me,” Tynan said.
I raised my head high, unwilling to look intimidated.
“I’m sorry, Ty. You were right, and I was wrong,” Frid said and I turned away.
A heavy arm landed on my shoulder and almost immediately I was pushed up the stairs.
“Get your filthy hands off me.” I gritted my teeth.
“Move!” Tynan said.
I followed his orders. When we entered the dark room, I walked to the window and turned around to face the figure in the doorway.
“Now what? What are you going to do with me?” I asked, watching him take his boots off.
“I’m going to rest, and I suggest you do the same,” Tynan said.
“I don’t need your permission,” I responded walking to one of two beds.
Tynan turned on one of the oil lamps that was placed on the side table.
A moment later, a quiet knock sounded at the door. Tynan swung it open and I saw Frid in the doorway.
“I’ve got her change of clothes and other things here,” Frid said.
“Thanks,” he responded, accepting the stack.
“Really, Ty. I am so sorry,” the blond girl continued.
“It’s alright,” Tynan said.
“I did not hear her leaving,” Frid continued.
Both of them acted like I was not even in the room. I crossed my arms on my chest and plopped onto the bed.
“Get some sleep,” he said at last and the girl left after a short hesitation.
