Chapter 10 (2/3)

asked while taking a sip of her favourite tea.-He said he would come around eleven o'clock, then he should be here in a while.

-You're right Aunty, but somehow I can't calm down.- He admitted with a hanged head. He got up and went out into the garden to stretch.

A moment later, a soft ringing sound came from somewhere in the hallway. Draco momentarily found himself in the living room and as soon as Nasua nodded he rushed towards the door. He found himself at it almost immediately and, drawing in a deep breath, placed his hand on the doorknob. He pressed it and opened the door widely.

In the threshold stood Bleist wearing a blue cloak and with a sword at his belt. He held two bundles wrapped in grey cloth. He was smiling.

-Good morning, master.- Draco bowed his head slightly and stepped aside letting the mage pass.

-Hello.- With his free hand, Darius ruffled his apprentice's hair causing his hairstyle to turn into a pure mess.-That's better.- He said watching the dragon glance at him from under his head with a flash of amusement in his eyes.-I hope I'm not late.

-No, you're just in time.- Nasua appeared in the aisle looking curiously at the parcels Bleist was holding.-At least before Draco had time to trample a ditch in the garden.-She said without hiding a smile.-Please come inside.-She pointed towards the living room and without waiting for any reaction moved towards it.

-I guess that leaves me no choice.- Darius muttered glancing at his apprentice who only shrugged his shoulders.-I thought so.- He sighed thinking that a dragoness is never refused by anyone.

-Master first.- Draco said glancing suspiciously at the packages he was holding.-Otherwise Auntie will complain later.- He added very quietly as if afraid Nasua would hear him.

-I won't complain, don't exaggerate.- It came from deep inside the house.-Come on, or the tea will get cold.

-I don't think we have a choice.- Darius said, watching Draco make an ‘I told you so’ face.

They walked into the living room together and Bleist

Pubsite logo
Built w/ Book Page