Keirst stayed where he was. He didn't want to chance an escape. There were dangers out in the forest, dangers he was not ready to handle. At least here he was safe. Besides that, he said he would be his slave, and he wasn't about to go back on his word. Besides, if he did manage to get away he would likely be found again and treated a little less mercifully. He lay back on the bed. He looked over at the massive dragon, then looked over at the cave entrance. He decided he might enjoy being the dragon's slave. He had never done a task for a dragon before, and he had nothing better to do. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, a small grin crossing his young face.