At first, Kira wondered if the light was playing a trick on her – but no, that wasn’t the case at all. The shimmer quickly became actual movement, as Caleb’s form swiftly changed from that of a normal human’s to – to – something else.
A dragon,Kira thought vaguely, staring at him.
Because there was absolutely no doubt at all that that was exactly what she was looking at.
Caleb’s skin had become beautiful, shimmering, blue-black scales, a long tail swishing out behind him. His limbs had become powerful legs, ending with clawed feet. His eyes glowed gold, above his long, elegant snout – from which Kira was sure she could see just a touch of smoke rising. And over his back –
Oh, wow –
– Were two massive, elegantly curved wings, made of membrane so fine she could see the sunshine glistening through them, but obviously powerful all the same.
Kira stared, open-mouthed.
Okay,she thought dazedly. That is definitely a dragon.