Free Solar Dare by Tianna Xander, Viola Grace Page B

land?
    If you insist.
    The huge, scaly head above hers sighed heavily, drawing a smile out of Solar. At present, she was only wearing his hand.
    Just as they neared the layer of atmosphere that protected the world from its suns’ solar rays, another portal opened in the sky. Solar watched helplessly as another portal opened a great distance away and another dragon disappeared through it with one of her sisters. She couldn’t make out which one, because it appeared that she, too, had lost her protective clothing.
    Where are you taking me? She peered through the portal but was unable to see much of the world beyond until he flew through to the other side.
    The world looked desolate from above. Desert covered the planet as far as the eye could see.
    Solar frowned down at the barren ground and wondered if he would hold her here against her will or if he would let her go once he taught her control.
    I have brought you to my world, where your lack of control will not harm anyone. The small population here is resistant to the type of radiation we both emit.
    Oh. That was something at least. We really didn’t know we had harmed anyone. Solar wasn’t sure why, but it seemed imperative that he believe her.
    We know this. So does your mother. She also knows that we are possibly the only dragons alive who can teach you to control your powers.
    Solar continued to look down at the ground as it grew closer and closer. The arid wind brushed her cheeks as they flew low over a craggy mountain. Heat radiated off the ground, almost making her glad that she now wore nothing but Denhar’s hand.
    After passing over the mountain, Solar spotted what appeared to be a large sand-coloured structure rising out of the ground. What is that ahead?
    It is my home. The people here carved the first set of rooms out of a sandstone mountain. They presented it to me in hopes that I would stay here. They believe that dragons are their protectors and in helping one, they have garnered the favour of their gods.
    Oh. I didn’t know there were still such backward people.
    Denhar chuckled. They aren’t any more backward than your humans who still believe in an all-powerful god who decides their fate and judges them at the end of their lives. He gave a mental shrug that she could actually feel. Who are we to judge what they believe?
    Beneath their beliefs, they are good people for the most part, just as I would believe your humans are good people.
    Most of the humans were good people. There were just a few who needed what some of the handlers had always called an attitude adjustment. Solar pressed her lips together as she remembered one of them getting such an adjustment from one of her sisters long ago when he tried to touch her inappropriately.
    They neared Denhar’s home, and Solar’s eyes widened as she saw the golden sandstone glistening in the sun. The large home sparkled as though covered with a thin coat of diamonds.
    Nothing could have prepared her for such beauty as Denhar circled the large fortress. The rainbow of sparkling beauty almost hurt her eyes it was so exquisite.
    Your home is beautiful, Denhar. May I call you Denhar?
    Gently, the dragon set her on a stone balcony and shifted back into his humanoid form. “It’s a bit late to ask that since you have already taken the liberty, isn’t it?”
    Solar might have been angry at his remark had he not said it with a smile. However, she knew he was just teasing her. The sensation she felt in her stomach was strange though. No one had ever teased her or her sisters before. Everyone on Earth always feared the dragon sets, even those who didn’t emit radiation.
    “I think we’re even since you have taken the liberty to stand leering at my nakedness.” She fought the urge to try to cover herself. Why should she act modest? She had nothing to be ashamed of.
    She knew from experience that males enjoyed looking at physically fit females. Why should this dragon male be an exception?
    “You said I could