course you thought about—” I pause before climbing when a flash of gold gallops toward me. “Andarna?” “I want to battle, too.” She skids to a halt directly in front of me. My mouth opens and shuts. Andarna has been flying with us, and for short times, she can keep up with Tairn, but the way those scales shine in the sun is a beacon for…everyone. But if I can have a saddle, then—

