Dragon Lord

by Tyler Wild

  “And what exactly were you going to compel me to do?”

  I swallowed hard, then fumbled for something to say. I played to her vanity. “You are by far the most beautiful creature that has ever graced this earth. I thought, perhaps—”

  She arched an amused eyebrow. “More beautiful than my step-monster, Epheria?”

  “Indeed.”

  “Careful, that kind of blasphemy will get you an eternity of misery in the underworld if she hears you.”

  “I am not afraid of the underworld.”

  Jayna scoffed. “You should be. You’ve clearly never been.”

  I resisted the urge to tell her otherwise.

  She inched closer to me. “Put the tray down. Let me have a look at you.”

  I did as she asked, setting the tray on the floor. I figured it was best to appease her. She surveyed my form as I stood before her. Her eyes traced the ripples and undulations of my chest and abs, her gaze falling lower.

  She reached her hand out and grabbed my junk. “Perhaps there is something you can do for me after all? My father hates it when I fuck the help.”

  69

  Sophia

  Xerius staggered and slurred his words by the time we reached his chamber, but he was still on his feet. I wondered how long he could resist the potion.

  He slugged another gulp of the wine down, finishing it. Then he pulled me close, pressing his godly body against mine. One hand found my breast, the other my ass. Then he leaned in for a kiss.

  I leaned away, having no desire for him.

  I couldn’t quite explain it. He was a handsome man... god… whatever. Square jaw, piercing blue eyes, flowing white hair. But any other man’s hands on my body besides Kron’s was revolting.

  I slipped free of his grasp before he could plant a kiss on my lips. I teased, coyly, “Not so fast. You need to work for it.”

  I flashed a devious smile.

  He seemed amused by my spunkiness.

  “Most women throw themselves at me. They would kill to have the love of a god.”

  His touch didn’t inspire me like Kron’s did. It lacked the tenderness and care. Xerius wanted one thing, and once he got it, he would discard me. Not that I even considered the idea. Still, the pursuit by the most supreme of deities was a bit of an ego boost.

  “I’m not most women.”

  “I can see that. And I’d like to see more.” A lecherous grin curled on his face.

  “It must get boring being so powerful? Always in control. Nothing to challenge you.”

  A hint of recognition flashed in his eyes. “You are interesting,” he said with a grin.

  “I am,” I said with a confident smile. “I may let you find out just how interesting. But I’m going to be in control. You have to do what I say, when I say it.”

  “I could make you bend to my will” he said, trying to re-assert his power.

  “That’s why it will be all the more pleasurable if you submit to me.”

  He pondered this.

  I crawled onto his bed, arching my ass into the air, lifting my tail high. I gave a naughty glance over my shoulder.

  Xerius’s desire grew.

  I rolled onto my back, spread my legs and hiked up my skirt. My hand plunged between my thighs, and I pulled my panties aside. My fingers worked my center while Xerius watched.

  He stood there for a moment, then couldn’t resist any longer. He took a step toward the bed

  “No!” I commanded. “Not until I say.”

  He froze in his tracks, and his body tensed.

  A thin smile tugged at my lips as I controlled the most powerful deity in the known universe.

  Never underestimate the power of the pussy.

  He stood there tenting his tunic. His eyes drooped, the drug taking effect. I just needed to stall a little while longer. But he was starting to suspect something.

  He blinked his eyes several times, staring at me intently. I assumed his vision was blurring. He muttered to himself, “What’s happening?”

  Rage twisted on his face, and his accusative eyes stared at me. “What have you given me?”

  I shrugged. “Nothing.”

  His eyes flicked to the glass of wine, then back to me. “You think you can poison a god?”

  He charged forward, climbing onto the bed. “You will feel my wrath!”

  My body tensed with fear. My heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest.

  Xerius had a look on his face like he was going to tear me from limb to limb.

  I tried to scamper from the bed, but he crashed on top of me. Fortunately, the sleeping potion had taken effect. I crawled from underneath his heavy body and placed the Ring of Ulnör on his finger.

  When the effects of Setia’s tears wore off, the power of the ring would keep him in a euphoric haze. He would never leave the bed. He would never take the ring off of his own volition.

  I slipped out of the room and made my way back down to the Great Hall, looking for Kron.

  Epheria’s eyes found me the minute I descended the staircase. Her scornful gaze consumed me, and my stomach twisted in knots. I knew what this goddess was capable of. Who knows how many of Xerius’s former lovers she banished or imprisoned for all eternity.

  I averted my gaze and strolled toward the kitchen, trying not to draw attention to myself. But Epheria blocked my path. One second she was on the other side of the hall, the next she was standing in front of me. She moved with inhuman speed. She was a goddess after all.

  “Did you have fun with my husband?” she said it in a disarmingly casual way. But there was an undertone of pure rage. I was sure I was moments away from meeting my doom at the hands of a vengeful goddess.

  70

  Kron

  Hot goddess with daddy issues?

  Check.

  Who was I to argue with a girl who wanted to rebel against her parents? It usually made for some angsty sex.

  I imagined that goddess sex would be pretty good. The danger only added to the thrill.

  Like everyone else in Valinsmor, Jayna had to bend to the will of Xerius. It was easy to see she had grown bored. And tired of Xerius’s constant control.

  She pulled me into her chamber, her eyes not so much filled with lust, but satisfaction.

  Satisfaction that she would have another tryst to throw in her father’s face.

  I didn’t want to be anywhere around when he found out. Jayna probably wouldn’t mind if we got caught in mid-act. It would prove her point that, ultimately, he couldn’t control her.

  And it wasn’t like Xerius would punish her. I would suffer the brunt of his full fury.

  With any luck, Sophia had incapacitated the powerful deity.

  The minute we entered her chamber, she was all over me like a cheap loin cloth. Her lips crashed into mine, and she devoured me. Our tongues danced and our hands traced each other’s bodies.

  I grabbed a handful of her pert booty. It was round and firm, yet soft. The sheer fabric of her dress felt like nothing at all. I slipped my finger between her cheeks and gently caressed her core until the fabric was wet.

  She slipped the dress from her shoulders and let it fall to the floor, pooling around her ankles.

  My eyes soaked in her sumptuous form.

  She was flawless.

  Her eyes filled with naughty desire. She licked her wet lips, then dropped to her knees. Before I knew it, my garments were around my ankles, and Jayna was showing me just how gifted she was.

  Her tongue felt amazing.

  It slithered and swirled and did magical things. At this rate it wouldn’t take her long to figure out I was mortal.

  It was all I could do not to pop right then and there.

  This girl was talented.

  I did feel a twinge of guilt. I was there, after all, to abscond with her and deliver her to an evil sorceress. I had no idea what Phaedra wanted with her, but it couldn’t be good.

  We also didn’t have time for these shenanigans. The longer
we stayed in Xerius’s palace, the greater the odds of getting caught.

  I wasn’t exactly thinking with my right mind.

  Sensing that I was nearing the edge, Jayna withdrew her lips from me. The cessation of pleasure was a stark contrast. She looked up at me with big eyes and took my hand. She stood up and pulled me to the bed.

  We tumbled to the sheets. They must have been the softest I ever felt. Our bodies intertwined, and before long I was giving her exactly what she wanted.

  She screamed and moaned with pleasure.

  I cupped my hand over her mouth and whispered in her ear. “Someone will hear.”

  “Who cares?” she said.

  “Easy for you to say.”

  “You’re not really afraid of my father, are you?” she said, knowing that anyone in their right mind would be afraid of Xerius.

  I often wasn’t in my right mind. “No. Why would I be afraid of him?” I replied, my voice thick with sarcasm.

  She chuckled. “Shut up and fuck me.”

  She kissed me again as our bodies collided.

  It was hard to make rational decisions around this girl. Everything about her was seductive—her smooth skin, her toned body, her delicate curves, her wet lips, the fruity smell of her hair, her breathy moans, her unbelievably tight…

  We rolled around, exploring each other, trying on positions to see which ones fit best.

  They all did.

  It was like shopping for clothes with an unlimited budget—we bought the whole store. I pulled her hair and smacked her ass and she called me daddy.

  She was naughty and dirty and a lot of fun.

  She nibbled at my ear and her tongue teased me, sending pleasurable shivers down my spine. Her hot breathy voice whispered, “I want you to come inside me.”

  Yup. That was about all it took. I was already most of the way there, and her silky words of encouragement took me over the edge.

  My mortal essence pulsed inside of her. And now the cat was out of the bag, so to speak. She would instantly know that I was mortal and probably freak out. Because of my inability to keep it in my pants, the whole quest would be compromised.

  But she didn’t react in the way that I expected.

  She wasn’t surprised at all, and the fact that she asked for it meant she knew all along. She smiled. “Daddy is going to be so mad when he finds out I’m pregnant with a mortal’s child.”

  Her diabolical giggle was disconcerting.

  “How long have you known?”

  “Since the moment I put you in my mouth. I could taste your essence.”

  She kissed me again.

  This definitely complicated things. “How do you know you’re going to get pregnant? I mean—”

  “I’m a demigod. I know.” She flashed another gleeful smile.

  “That means you’re half god, half human?”

  “You catch on quick.”

  “So, Xerius is your father… but who’s your mother?”

  “A mortal woman from Denaba. Xerius took me from her when I was an infant and brought me here. I’ve never been outside of Valinsmor. I’m trapped here like a prisoner. I dream of escaping and finding my birth mother.” She paused for a moment. “You could help. And I would reward you handsomely,” she said with a sly tone.

  “Um, yeah, I can help you escape,” I stammered.

  She seemed pleased at first, then a quizzical look played on her face. “What were you doing here, anyway?” She paused. “And how did you get here?”

  I hesitated. “It’s a long story. We should get going.”

  Her face twisted. “Now?”

  “Yes. Now. Time is of the essence.” I rolled out of bed, put on my clothes and grabbed Jayna’s hand, tugging her toward the door.

  She pulled back. “This is all happening a little fast. What’s the rush?”

  “This was your idea.”

  “I like to get dressed first,” she said snidely.

  She slipped on her gown. The moment the fabric was over her shoulders, I grabbed her hand and pulled her along. She wasn’t used to being manhandled like this. “Is there a reason you’re in such a hurry? My father’s not going to find out I’m pregnant for quite some time, if that’s what you're worried about?”

  I yanked her into the hallway.

  “I’d like to pack first.”

  “No time. Besides, you’re a goddess. Can’t you manifest anything you need?”

  “Not really. I’m just a demigod.”

  Footsteps clattered through the passageway. I glanced to see Cassandra rounding the corner, sprinting toward us. Her face was creased with worry. “I’ve been looking all over for you!”

  “What is it?”

  “We’ve got a problem,” Cassandra said.

  71

  Kron

  Sophia’s feet dangled above the ground as Epheria choked her. With one arm outstretched, her fingers clenched tight around Sophia’s neck.

  Sophia could barely breathe.

  Her face was red, and the veins bulged. She wheezed, trying to suck in gasps of air.

  The other gods watched with amusement. It was the evening’s entertainment.

  Jayna’s face crinkled. “Let her go!”

  We had made our way downstairs. I was hoping to slip out of the palace unnoticed, but that dream evaporated.

  Epheria scowled at her step-daughter. “Xerius can have his little conquests. But someone must pay the price.”

  “I didn’t do anything,” Sophia choked. “He passed out, drunk. Go see for yourself.”

  “It takes a lot for Xerius to get drunk, my dear.”

  Epheria reveled in her wrath. She may not have been able to scold Xerius, but she could take it out on his concubines.

  “Epheria, please! This pettiness is beneath you,” Jayna said.

  Epheria’s jaw tensed with anger. A scream escaped her lips as she hurled Sophia across the chamber. She slammed into a pillar and crashed to the ground.

  The powerful goddess turned her gaze to her stepdaughter. She scowled at her and stormed toward us. Epheria was about to scold the rebellious youth when she focused her gaze on me. A peculiar look washed over her face.

  Did she recognize me as mortal somehow?

  I didn’t want to stick around to find out.

  “You!” Epheria shouted. “Who are you?”

  I grabbed Jayna’s hand and ran out of the chamber.

  Cassandra followed.

  Sophia used the distraction to escape. She staggered to her feet and slipped into the kitchen while Epheria focused on us.

  We scurried down the corridor, twisting through the maze of chambers and passageways. Wind raced through my hair, and my footsteps echoed off the walls. Members of the court gawked at us as we streaked by. I didn’t look back to see if anyone was chasing after us. I almost didn’t want to know. A goddess could easily strike me down with a bolt of energy.

  But it was probably beneath a god to chase after a mortal. There was nowhere to escape if a god or goddess wanted to find you. They could easily turn fate against you. Bad luck and trouble could follow you to the ends of the earth if you found yourself on the wrong side of a vengeful deity.

  Epheria was the most vengeful of them all.

  Perhaps even more so than Xerius.

  Jayna took the lead. “Follow me.”

  We turned a corner, and she pushed on a stone in the wall. A secret door opened, and we slipped inside. The stone sealed behind us. With a wave of Jayna’s hand, torch-light lit the dark passageway.

  “What about Sophia?” Cassandra asked. “We can’t leave her behind.”

  “Stay here, I’ll go find her,” Jayna said. She crept out of the passageway.

  Cassandra huffed, clearly confused and perhaps a tad jealous. “Do you want to explain to me what’s going on? We came here to kidnap her, now she’s helping us escape?”

  “For obvious reasons, she’s not a big fan of her stepmother.”

  “And she’s totally okay with
us kidnapping her and taking her to an evil witch?” Cassandra said, her voice thick with sarcasm.

  “I haven’t really told her about that part yet.”

  Cassandra rolled her eyes.

  We waited for several minutes, growing more and more anxious.

  “What if she doesn’t come back?” Cassandra asked.

  “Plan B.”

  “What’s Plan B?”

  “I don’t know. But I’m sure we’ll think of something.”

  “You rush into everything without any idea of what you’re getting into.”

  “It’s worked out so far,” I said with a smile.

  Just about the time I was getting worried, Jayna returned to the passageway with Sophia. “Come on! Let’s go.”

  She led us down the dim passageway.

  “Where does this lead?” I asked.

  “It runs throughout the castle and connects various chambers,” Jayna said. “My father primarily uses it to shuffle his concubines back and forth without Epheria knowing.”

  “Where are you taking us?”

  “To the stables. It’s the only way to escape Valinsmor.”

  We followed her through the dark passageway. It reminded me of the underworld, only it didn’t smell as bad.

  The stables were filled with magnificent creatures. Majestic winged horses that could transport us over the Everlong Mountains.

  A plump stablehand attended to the magical creatures, taking notice of us as we emerged from the secret passageway. He looked surprised, probably never having known the passageway existed. “Is there something I can help you with?”

  “Saddle up four horses,” Jayna said. “I feel like riding.”

  The stable hand hesitated, uncertain. “But—”

  “No buts! Do it,” Jayna commanded.

  “Xerius has given me specific instructions that you are not to ride these horses. “

  “I don’t care what his instructions are.”

  The nervous stable hand tried to smooth over the situation. “He’s concerned that you may travel outside of Valinsmor. It is very dangerous out there. He’s just looking after your best interest.”