Chapter 102: A Narrow Escape with an Earth Dragon

Fabian Farrell drifted into the cave, only to find Esmeralda crouched on the ground, head in her hands, sobbing. "What happened?" "Fabian, don't leave me. I'm scared." She flung herself at him, wrapping her arms around his waist-like a drowning woman grabbing a lifeline. Fabian dropped the two fish he was holding and gently patted her back. "Easy. Even if I die, I'll go first. I promised I'd protect you. How could I leave you here alone?" He had stood watch through the night. At first light,...