Page 90 of Fallout

“Thank you.” I nod at the dragon king. “But I still don’t get why anybody would want me. I barely even have control of my powers. I can’t go out around humans without passing out—it’s why Mr. Thorne agreed to homeschool the pack.”

“You will get control of your powers. Very shortly, I believe.” King Basilicus glances at Mr. Thorne.

“You will,” Mr. Thorne agrees. “Because I have been contacted by another phoenix. And he has agreed to help you learn how to control your powers.”

My jaw drops open. “What?”

“He’ll be here in a few weeks.”

Another phoenix is alive? And they’re coming here?

“Dad, are you sure that’s a good idea?” Parker leans forward. “What if he’s demented, like Blaze?”

Mr. Thorne shakes his head. “He’s not. This other phoenix claims he knows Henley. He knew her parents and he has a vested interest in protecting her.”

“How can you believe him?” Parker asks.

Mr. Throne grins. “Because he’s Henley’s uncle.”

The end.