The Amaranthine Flask

Shai'tan is a powerful dragon, enslaved by the dark witch, Khamsin. Although she raised him from a hatchling, and taught him the ways of wizards, she is a harsh and unforgiving taskmaster. When she sends him on a mission to acquire the Amaranthine Flask, a potion that will give her youth and beauty that will never fade, she discovers the difference between obedience and loyalty.

'The Amaranthine Flask' is a short story of approximately 3,500 words, and is set in the world of the 'Beyond the Veil' series of novels.