179 A storm is brewing I

After leaving the warmth of the house, he stepped outside into the bone-chilling cold and saw Cindy and her group making a snowman. When the little girl saw him, she dropped the snow in her hand, running towards him.

As usual, she threw herself with utmost trust that he would catch her.

"You gained some weight, Cindy. I can barely lift you" Michael pretended to be struggling as the little girl laughed.

"I've grown stronger. Teacher Claire said I would soon reach the Foundation stage level 8" she flexed her biceps before locking her gaze with the baby dragon, her eyes sparkled as she reached her hands out to grab Nightmare.

"Brother can I please please please hug him?" she pleaded to Michael, seeing Nightmare swiftly avoiding her little hands.

"Come on Nightmare, don't disappoint a cute little fudge like Cindy"