Page 25 of Myth of Dragons (Dragon Tails 4)

You and me against the world.

“They will be here soon, Ere,” Sophia said from beside him, one arm draped comfortingly around his shoulder.

“More help is on the way.”

But Ere no longer heard.

All he focused on was Sorin’s breathing.

As long as he breathed, he lived.

And as long as he lived, Ere still had hope.