They stood stock still for what seemed like ages, not daring to make a sound. They could not afford another run in with the Feared One. If he found that the Dragon Protectors were located nearby, they would surely be toast. Their dragon armada wasn’t even fully hatched, yet alone trained.

Han side-glanced at Sao often, waiting for the slight nod that would mean the coast was clear. As the time ticked away, he started to worry. What if the Feared One had found them, and was making his plot up right now? What if-

His thought was broken by a loud noise over by the shepherds. Alarmed, Han turned sharply to Sao. His fear was reflected in her eyes. At that instant he knew- they were stuck.