" I won’t stand for being betrayed . " The dragon’s human face was implacable. He reached out a hand, leaving the fingers open and splayed, and stopped it only centimeters from Skater’s face. " You and your kind have a saying — Never deal with a dragon . There is a history between your race and mine that you could not possibly be aware of . I would amend that wisdom: never break a deal with a dragon . The consequences can be most dire . "