And a moment later, part of his massive torso was wrapped around me. Everything went dark as he held me tightly, wrapped in his warm scales… but for whatever reason, I wasn’t afraid.
We remained still for a long moment.
I heard growling, but no fighting.
Until finally, Remmo’s body launched, carrying me steadily with him.
I was placed on my feet a moment later, and gaped down at an unconscious Teris.
“How did you do that?” I asked him.
He flashed me a fanged grin. “Did no one teach you about venom?”
“No, they sure as helldid not.”
“I’ll teach you on our way to the lake. After a dip in the river, and a lesson about concealing your scent.” He gestured toward said river. “We’ve only got about an hour before the sabertooth is conscious, so we need to get moving.”
I probably should’ve said no.
I probably should’ve walked away.
But when he held out his arm, I took it.