I scramble off the alicorn’s back first. “Wait here. It should only take a few minutes.” Thorne loops the reins around a branch. “Nice try, Duchess. No way in the three hells am I letting you totter off into the dark forest at night without an escort.” I roll my eyes. “I don’t totter. And, gee, I didn’t know you cared.” “Don’t let it go to your head. I can’t very well leave Flighthaven with a fledgling and come back empty-handed.” “Whatever you say.”
