Ramiro narrowed his eyes. "The forest?"
Luzia crossed her arms, raising a brow. "Yes, Father. You know, that big area with trees and wild things? The one that surrounds our very home?"
Ramiro sighed, running a hand down his face. "I know what a forest is, Luzia. But you're telling me you simply picked up a dragon like one might pick up a stray dog?"
Luzia shrugged. "Pretty much."
Esteban, who had been wisely silent until now, finally spoke up, his voice hesitant. "My lady… forgive me, but even if that is true, you must understand the weight of this. Dragons are not mere creatures to be found wandering the woods. If this one was there, it must have had a reason."
Elena, still staring wide-eyed at Roldan, whispered, "Or someone must have left him there."
Luzia glanced at her but remained silent. Well… not exactly. But I can't tell them the truth.
