"She is a weredragon. Her name is Xalmastrias, but most call her Elder Xalma. She lives about a hundred miles from here. I can take you and your pack."
Shannon nodded, "What about...him?" She pointed to the human boy. "I need to get him home...let alone I need to let my parents..."
"No you cannot let them see you like this. Whatever consequence, you will have to face it. As for him, I am afraid we must take him with us and let her decide his fate. He's already seen me...."
Shannon whimpered, "You wont let harm come to him?"
"I have no power over that once we leave...."
Shannon steeled herself. She knew and felt she had to do this, for herself and for her pack. "Okay...."