The next day.
Luka sat, lightly scratching Snow's belly as the little dragon lay sprawled out on his back in front of him, tail flicking lazily.
Recently, he had felt a twinge of guilt as he watched his pet let out happy little dragon giggles—he hadn't spent much time with him lately, leaving him in the care of his personal maid for the past week.
He vowed to change that now.
After all, Snow wasn't just a pet—he would be a valuable piece on the board in the future.
"Who's the cutest little bastard in the world? You are!"
Luka grinned mischievously, diving his fingers into Snow's belly as the tiny dragon squirmed and laughed in his strange, squeaky way.
Standing nearby, Serene covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.
Well-rested and full of energy from a proper night's sleep, she simply watched the scene unfold, her heart warming slightly.
Just then, the clock chimed, signaling the start of class.
Kira entered right on cue, her feet tapping against the floor.
