Chapter 47: Dethroning a Queen

Puck scoops Ember up in his arms. She’s gotten almost too large to carry, but he makes it work. They shoot off into the sky, causing Tris’ stomach to drop until they level out. Riding a fire dragon is a lot scarier than riding on the other dragons. Tris feels like she’s going to fall off if she leans the wrong way.

She pushes her fears aside as she remembers why they’re doing this in the first place. Nick needs her, she knows it, and it’s up to her to save him. As the Isle fades in the distance, Tris is amazed at how quickly Puck flies. It’s a very smooth ride, and comfortable once she figures out the balancing act needed to stay on his back.

“Where do you want me to drop you off once we get to the mainland?” Puck asks, the words sizzling as they come out of his mouth.

Tris hadn’t really thought about it. If he drops them too far away, the Queen will have plenty of time to send out her cronies to snatch them up. A grand entrance is in order.