George was just inside the door with a large wood cudgel and Sam grinned at him, “You can’t protect Maria’s meat pies with that, it isn’t allowed.”
He laughed as he stood aside to let us pass. XXX The messenger had an invitation for Sam and I to break our fast with the duke and duchess at the Guard’s tavern. He smiled, “I see you aren’t losing your touch.”
I smiled and slid out of bed and Sam groaned, “What now?”
I caressed her face, “go back to sleep.”
I dressed quickly and slipped out with Chris. You know the gate cocks would scream bloody murder so that means either the docks or they have another way in.”
He nodded, “The guards have reports from the noble sector about mini dragons coming into the streets on certain days.”
I thought about it and looked at the duke as he snorted, “Try baroness Terness. I mean, I knew all about mini dragons but not really that much about children. I’ll come by later to
