In an instant, Zaid was on his feet again. The large, powerful dragon nearly encircled the man. Curled around him like a serpent waiting to strike. He brought his head down above and in front of Amery's and studied him intently.

"Were you a rider? Did you teach them to fly? How did you fly them."

He had to know. And his wings were spread again. Like barriers around them. Amery was surrounded, though it had not been Zaid's intent. He had to know.