I’m Pete, and I’ve been running all my life. The Gogans bought me for fifty dollars, but they never owned me — not really. I escaped with Elliott, my best friend, the only one who’s ever protected me. He’s a dragon — green, huge, and he can turn invisible. No one believed me… until today.

Now, the whole town’s in chaos. Dr. Terminus wants to catch him for his ‘dragon tonics.’ The Gogans are back, waving that paper like it gives them the right to drag me back to hell. And Nora — sweet, kind Nora — she’s the first person who ever offered me a real home.

Last night, during the storm, Elliott saved everyone. He lit the lighthouse. He rescued Paul. He proved he’s not a monster.

But now, he’s looking at me with those big, knowing eyes. He’s telling me it’s time.

'I can’t lose you,' I whisper, tears burning. 'You’re all I’ve ever had.'

He nudges my cheek, warm and gentle. And I know — he’s not leaving me. He’s setting me free.

Do I let him go… or beg him to stay?