Chapter 8
Home Sweet Home
Alex leads Felix and Coco home, carefully hiding his new dragon friend. The house is quiet, and Alex hopes his parents won't notice the extra guest.
The heavy oak door of the library creaked shut behind Alex, the sound echoing in the sudden stillness of the afternoon. In his arms, cradled gently, was Felix, the magnificent blue and purple dragon. Felix’s scales shimmered even in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, each one catching the light like a tiny, polished jewel. His pale blue eyes blinked slowly, taking in the new world beyond the hushed aisles of books. Tucked securely against Alex’s chest, Coco the puppy gave a contented sigh, her tail giving a soft thump-thump against Alex’s arm.
The walk home felt different now, charged with a thrilling secret. Alex’s heart beat a little faster with every step. He kept glancing down at Felix, a mixture of awe and a tiny flutter of nervousness bubbling inside him. This was real. He had found a dragon. And he was taking him home. He squeezed Felix a little tighter, and the dragon rumbled softly, a sound like distant thunder.
“It’s okay, Felix,” Alex whispered, his voice barely audible. “We’re almost there. Just… be a good boy, alright?”
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