Kate walked to the entrance then turned back to him, "I am glad like sweets. I will bring you both jug and bowl of cider and apples. You are a good dragon Syd. You can look forward to happier days. Sorry my hugs make you growl. In time you will get used to me."<br/><br/>Kate blew him a kiss. "Thorns are irritable things. Now, to bring you back a feast. I will hurry."<br/><br/>The mage leaped into the carriage and in moments was in full gallop to her home. She immediately got the key from Peel and helpers. The sleigh was full and packed with choice meats and Ann's treats. Kate did not want others to follow. It was two to three hours before she returned to the spot. The mound she found and it was the opening she could not find. "Syd, it is Kate. Open up. I have cooked and raw meat. Ann sent sweets."