The Scarlet Dragon, Chapters 3 and 4
Lava flow: Grom found the egg beside the lava flow.
A mass of flowing lava coming from a volcano
Abandoned: Caleb asked Andre if he was sure the egg had been abandoned.
Left without protection, care, or support
Protective: King Caleb knew that mother dragons were very protective of their eggs.
Wanting to keep something from harm; providing protection