It took a lot of convincing for Ryker to let Heather bring her dragon riding friend on the team. He'd been more than willing to shoot the unfamiliar girl down when she flew in on her Stormcutter. And he still looked primed for violence whenever the girl spoke.

Dagur hadn't paid you any attention. His mind was solely focused on killing Hiccup and that stupid Nightfury. But he was forced to acknowledge you one day when the riders ambushed the ships. You were brilliant. No one stood a chance against your blade and your dragon. You smashed a man's face against the ship railing, briefly making eye contact with Dagur.

He swore his heart stopped. You looked gorgeous, sword in hand and blood on your face. He found himself laughing manically, "Not bad, dragon rider."