Hear ye! Hear ye! Presenting the next book from The Kingdom of Wrenly! Here’s a sneak peek!

“Son,” began King Caleb.

Lucas hated it when his father began with the word “son.” It rarely ended well.

“This time, you and your mischievous dragon have gone too far,” said the king. “You have destroyed Cook’s ice and possibly all the food in the larder. Tell me, how could you be so thoughtless?”

Lucas looked at his boots.

“It has become clear that the castle is no place for a dragon,” the king went on. “I never should have allowed it.”

King Caleb then looked to Queen Tasha for support. The queen nodded for him to go on.

“You have given me no choice,” said the king. “Ruskin will have to return to Crestwood for proper training.”

Lucas lifted his head and stared at his father in disbelief.

“No, Father! Please don’t take Ruskin away!” he cried. “I promise I’ll be better about training him.”

The king’s face did not soften. “I’m afraid you are both in need of training,” he declared. “As punishment for your reckless behavior, you and Ruskin will go to Flatfrost first thing in the morning.”

“Flatfrost!” cried Lucas. “But why?”

“I want you to apologize to the giants,” said the king.

“For what?” questioned Lucas.

“You have caused them more work,” said the king. “Therefore you will apologize, and you will also help harvest more ice for Cook.”

“But, Father!” protested Lucas.

“No buts,” said the king. “You must learn to fix your own mistakes. And when you return, Ruskin will go to Crestwood for training.”

Lucas frowned at his father. Then he ran to his room and slammed his door as hard as he could.