Underlord (Cradle, #6)

by Will Wight

Orthos extended his head, resting his forehead against Lindon’s. “A dragon is not ashamed of tears,” Orthos said.

Thank goodness because I sobbed my way through this chapter.

“Yerin, I don’t know what I’d do if you were gone. When I think about the future, you’re in it.” He didn’t know what he was trying to say, but the more the words spilled out, the easier they came. “I don’t care if we go home, or stay here, or end up wandering in the wilderness, as long as you’re with me.” He was surprised to realize that his eyes were hot. “Please…I don’t want you to leave me behind.”

Her freedom for her friends’ lives was a good trade.