CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Summary

• The group flies towards Athebyne, navigating through difficult terrains, before stopping lakeside for a rest.
• Characters Andarna and Tairn, believed to be dragons, seem to require rest the most. The main character expresses concern for Andarna, considering her too young to be in their grueling flight mission.
• The main character, likely named Violet, shares an intimate conversation with a cadet named Liam. They reflect on the dangers of their mission and their relationships within the group.
• Xaden, who seems to be Violet's love interest and squadron leader, surprises Violet by openly showing affection despite regulations against doing so as Cadets. He massages Violet’s tense muscles from the flight while they discretely sneak away from the group.
• The intimate moment is interrupted by the arrival of two gryphon riders. The tension rises as Xaden hands Violet over to Liam, encouraging her to stay calm and trust him.
• Despite her fear and desire to fight, Violet is restrained by Liam. Xaden and another character, Garrick, confront the gryphon riders. Xaden irritably notes that the riders have arrived earlier than expected.