I shake my head. “The only reason I’m here is to save my family. I don’t care what happens to me anymore.” “Oh, but you do,” Wyvernmire says softly. “Of course you want to save your family. But you also want to be the girl who cracks the dragon code.” She lets out a throaty laugh. “Doing what is necessary to achieve your ambitions is not an unknown concept to you, is it?” My face begins to burn as a knowing smile creeps across Wyvernmire’s face. “You’ve done it once before, with your friend Sophie.” My throat tightens. “Oh yes, I know all about that.” She speaks slowly, her eyes locked on
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