“Nooo, Draken! Don’t, she is innocent, please noooo!” I yell, trying to get his attention. He turns and looks at me, growling, and fire comes out of his mouth, blowing over me. It blows out the wall behind me, and people are on fire. He’s burning them before they can change. I don’t want Velca dead, she tried to help me, and the least I can do is try to save her, too. Her mother has changed into a dragon and is flying into the air, I suppose to fight. Draken sets Velca down. She runs over to me.
“Can you hear me?” I ask.
“Yes,” she says, crying. “Thank you, thank you for saving me.” We both look up as the green and the other greenish-blue dragon rip Velca’s mother apart, burning her in the air. I look at Velca, who has tears and pain in her eyes. I feel bad for her. She lost the man she was supposed to marry, and now both her parents are gone. Draken walks in. He must have changed back to human form. He walks right up to Velca and pulls her to her feet, looking stern.
“Why does Princess feel you should be spared?” Draken asks. I see her arm is blistering from a burn.
“I . . . Prince Draken, I promise.” She winces from the pain. His nails are digging into her flesh. “I didn’t know until my servant came and said my mother had done a terrible thing. I would never be a part of this.” He glares, walks over to me and waves his hand, and the wings begin to get smaller. They finally goes back into place and my ring is my ring again.
“Draken, I was so scared,” I say, curling into his chest for protection. “She’s telling you the truth, Draken, she didn’t know, she tried to help me.” He stares at her and turns his head as Layern, Gemi and Domlen walk in with four men.
“These are your brothers?” He turns to Velca and asks. His face is cold, his eyes bright and glaring. Shit, he looks scary.
“They came to my castle to help your mother, right?”
“Yes, Prince Draken,” she says.
“Then they will die tonight.” He sets one on fire instantly. I scream, and darkness finds me.
***
“Draken, Draken.” I’m back in bed, and he is wrapped around me. Oh, thank God, it was a dream, a terrible nightmare. I begin to touch his face gently as he sleeps. Finding my hands exploring his face, lips, chin, rubbing his facial hair, I love him so much. I lean over to kiss him, and he flips me onto my back and smiles.
“Good morning, Princess. I see you are doing much better. I’m so happy you are, I thought you would never stop screaming.” He leans down and starts planting kisses on my neck and cheeks.
“Screaming?” What is he talking about? Could I have been screaming in my nightmare?
“Princess, stop frowning. You know when you’d seen my dragon in full rage you were pretty scared,” he says, kissing me. I can’t move. It was real. The kidnapping, the dragons fighting, it wasn’t a dream?
“Draken, umm, I thought it was a dream. I . . . I, that really happened, all of it?”
He says, tilting his head, “Are you frightened of me?”
“Draken, that is not . . . I was frightened. I’m not sure if I was frightened of you,” I say, looking down.
“You are in bed with me, your breasts are on my chest, your legs around my waist.” He looks down and smells me. “You smell of need for me,” he says, annoyed. “Never be afraid of the one you want, love, Princess. I killed last night, and will do it again if anyone dares to try to harm you. I’m a dragon first and a man second. The beast in me will always protect you, and we will both love you.” He is still holding his body over me, waiting for my response. I love him and his dragon. He came for me and made sure I was safe. I lift my hands and pull his shoulders towards me.
“I’m sorry, Draken, I love you and your dragon, I was just scared. I’ve never seen anything like that, but I know what you are, and I called for you because I knew you would come. I’m sorry if I seem, umm, ungrateful. Will you make love to me now? I need your touch. Oh, wait! I peed on myself, I need to shower,” I say, trying to come out of his hold.
“I bathed you, Princess, you are mine, I knew what happened when it happened. I cleaned you when we came home. I must say, I would like to do that again, but when you are fully awake.” He smiles and leans down, pushing his tongue into my mouth, rocking his body over me, teasing me with his sex over mine. I feel it slide up and down me. My body needs him now.
“Princess, you want it, you grab it and place it inside you, for I’m yours, too,” he says, licking his lips. I find myself warm all over. I reach out and grab his sex and give it a good squeeze that causes him to moan out loud. I place it right at my entrance, and my body jumps toward him.
“Push me in, Princess, I love your hands on me,” he says. “It’s the best feeling ever, your hands on me.” Those words make my body respond. I slide him in and feel my body stretching to accept him. I moan. “Ohhhhh.”
“I love you, Princess, I’ll always protect you, now enjoy,” he says, and I’m lost in him, going places with my body that I didn’t know existed. He’s reminding me how important I am to him, and how he will always kill for me, forever. I rub my hands down his strong back and enjoy, like he said.
***
We eat a tray of cheese, fruit and wine. He gives me butterflies just looking at him. Will I ever get over this feeling? I hope not, but I need to say thank you to the others.
“Draken, I have to say thank you to the others. You even said during our bath today that Beauka came, the one you said is dangerous, she came for me, too. I have to say thank you. Can you arrange that, please?” I ask. He looks at me lustfully.
“Yes, I can arrange that. I just want to say, you are truly one of a kind. I do need to know what you want me to do with Velca. You saved her and didn’t tell me what to do.” Oh, his other ex-soon-to-be-wife.
“I don’ t know. Let her live, of course. She saved my life, and she deserves to live and find love one day. I hope. I’m not ready to become BFF’s with her, but can you make sure she has a place to live?” I ask. He fills his mouth with fruit and cheese. I just stare at how, even like this, he looks sexy as hell.
“Okay, Princess, anything for you. I will make sure you get your chance to speak to your family,” he says, smiling. “Let’s get dressed. If you open the door on your side of the bed, I had a closet put in for you, I should say Beauka requested you have one. She and my mother stocked it for you already.” He climbs out of bed and goes to a hidden wall. He touches it and it opens, revealing a cupboard. “Princess, go dress, before I come and attack you again.” I smile and go to the purple and gold door. I open it slowly, not knowing what to expect. I see dresses and a wall of jewels, bracelets, necklaces, no pants or shorts or t-shirts. I’m going to have to talk with Draken about this. There are no shoes, either. Draken comes up behind me, wrapping his arms around me.
“I like you in dresses, besides, they have benefits, now hurry. I have already sent word that everyone is to gather in the family hall,” he says, pulling away. I walk in, pull out the first dress I see and put it on. It has a built-in bra. Laughing to myself, I think Draken is going to attack me all the time. I walk out and we head to the family space he is talking about. This place is huge. We are silent as we walk, and I embrace that silence. I have a chance really to enjoy the sights. The windows are huge, some with glass, some without. Everything is elegant and beautiful. Jewels are on everything. We finally make it to the family space, I think that’s the name. I see everyone in there, they are laughing, and eating, of course, and music is playing. I walk in and everyone is smiling at me, giving me nods of joy.
“Everyone, I gathered you all together because Princess has something to say to you all,” Draken says, commanding silence. He and his father exchange a nod, and his mother blows him a kiss. He turns and places a kiss on my forehead, and then he joins his brothers. Now they are all staring at me, shit. “You have the floor.”
“Well, I, wow, you are all here. I would like to say thank you for saving me, for leaving your land to come and rescue me from that crazy dragon lady
. I would like you all to know that I’m so grateful for each and every one of you.” I turn and look at Beauka. “Thank you, Beauka, for coming. Also, Draken told me how you have never done anything like that before, and I would like you to know you are awesome, and I look forward to being your sister. I’m going to need a girl to talk with among all these guys.” I smile, and everyone is smiling, and then all this clapping starts and cheers and roars, Draken comes up and kisses my cheek.
“You are amazing, Princess. You know you didn’t have to thank them. They promised to protect you and that is what they did. Your heart is so good, you gave Velca mercy when I would have killed her, you just made my sister feel great, and she is not easy. I love you, Princess.”
“I love you too, Prince Draken,” I say, laughing.
“Oh, so now you call me Prince Draken, no, I’m always just Draken to you, never your prince. Even in the future when I’m king, I’m Draken to you,” he says, making me warm and causing me to feel butterflies again. We need to get back to my family so we can start this wedding planning, as I’m sure my mother is going out of her mind trying to come up with ideas.
“Draken, we need to go back, so I can start planning the wedding with my other family,” I say, gauging his response.
He takes a deep breath. “Yes, we do, I will arrange for us to leave this evening. Do you have a day in mind?”
“Well it’s June 10th today. My mom will need a month, so July 11th, is that okay?” I say, blushing. I’m not sure why I’m even blushing, maybe it’s Draken and his sexiness.
“Yes that will be perfect, Princess; your eyes will change back to brown when we get back to earth. I don’t like that, but I will get over it. I know this means a lot to you. Let’s go get ready. My brothers will prepare for the portal for you,” he says. “After I inform the family of going back to earth to prepare for the wedding, we will return for our ceremony here.” I can’t wait to see D. I miss him so much.
DRAKEN
I wish two weddings were not necessary, but I will adjust. Showken, Layern and Hawken will come with us right now, and the others will join us closer to the wedding. I look at Princess as we sit in the garden, waiting for Showken and Hawken to show up. Layern is already with us. Finally, they come walking up.
“What the hell took so long?” I ask, a little annoyed to be going back to Earth. I glance at Princess. She looks nervous.
“Showken was the holdup. He was occupied with one of his many friends,” Hawken says, coming to stand by me.
“Hey, I’m on time, kind of. Okay, Cess, you’re going to have to use your ring, it will protect you.”
“I don’t know how,” Princess says.
“Princess, just cover yourself like you did during the fighting, and it will be easier for you,” I say, a little confused. How did she do it last time?
“I don’t know how it happened. I asked for help and started crying, and then it opened up. I don’t know how to do it again.”
“Okay, look at your ring and command it to shield you,” I say, taking her hand.
“Draken, you do it, you should know how to do this. I’m new to all of this,” she says. Showken comes up, taps my shoulder and says, “Do it, Draken, and teach her later.” She looks sexy; I’m taking her to bed when we get there.
“Okay, Princess, close your eyes.” She does, placing her hands down by her side. I command the ring to cover her and it opens, giving her a covering.
“Okay, open them back up,” I say. Her hands go to the cover, and I touch her hand.
“I’m opening the portal, Cess. Hang on,” Showken says, laughing. He opens the portal and we are off, moving at a great speed, and Princess’ eyes are closed or so I thought. She sees the man and dragon of me coming through the portal. It’s what happens. We are back in Paradise Valley, Arizona. We all come through the portal in the study in our home. I wave my hand to remove the covering, and see her eyes are their birth color again. It saddens me to see her without my mark, but she runs to me and places her hands around my waist.
“We have to get to my parents, and start this planning.”
“Yes, we do. But not before I take you to bed,” I say, as she blushes.
“Draken!”
“Umm, can you both go to the room when you’re going to have sex talk,” Showken says, getting comfortable on the sofa. I drag Princess to the room and we continue there, which leads us to the bed, naked. That is exactly what I wanted.
***
“Mother, you are not inviting the entire country club,” Princess says. I’m having a conversation with her father about doing business together. I smile, as Princess’ mother is having a good time. I can see that her friends are happy for her, too. Kelly is still upset about Showken, I can tell, but her other friends are just thrilled about it all.
“Princess, you only get married once, and I want this to be the best event for you, so please let me have this, you’re my only daughter,” her mother says, she’s gotten her way. Princess smiles.
“Okay, Mother.”
The wedding plans continue every day. From choosing colors to flowers, tuxedos, food, music and even the place is debated some, but the day finally comes and all of my brothers have arrived for this day. Beauka didn’t come, as she really hates the portal. She will make up for it at our ceremony in our land, Princess’ new home.
“It’s time, brother, let’s go so you can marry Cess on Earth,” Showken says, handing me the jacket to my tuxedo.
“Yes, let’s go. I can’t wait to see her,” I say, as we head out. She made her brother the best man. I didn’t argue. I know how much she loves him and how much she will miss him. I will make sure she gets back when it’s possible, so she can see him. We are in a partially enclosed and partially outside space. We decided on an early wedding, as the heat is too much for the humans. It’s only 9:00 a.m. D and my brothers walk out, and I hear many women’s gasps. I chuckle, because Showken is going to find someone for each of my brothers, maybe even D. He seems to hold his own when finding a girl. The music starts playing and bridesmaids start walking down the aisle. They look lovely, but I can’t wait to see Princess. The music changes and she is at the end with her father. I swallow, she looks amazing. I can’t wait to have her in my arms. The décor looks great. I see my Princess, and I’m captivated by her beauty. Her dress is white and really pretty. I preferred her in purple, but I think her mother would have had a heart attack. She starts down the long walk, and everyone is standing. I feel my beast growling, and send her the growl. I see her smile as she accepts my heat. I truly love this woman.
“She looks beautiful,” D says to me.
“I couldn’t agree more.” She finally reaches me, and the ceremony begins. I go through the earthly ceremony. I hear “you may kiss the bride,” and dive right in, forgetting the people and possessing her mouth in front of everyone. We turn, and are presented as Mr. and Mrs. Draken Draglen. Everyone claps, and we walk down the aisle, as we will now be taking pictures.
***
It is now our reception and everyone is greeting us. Every man that tries to hug Princess is given a growl, but I tolerate the handshakes. They have some crazy idea of dancing with the bride, I shot that off the program. I could not contain my beast with so many hands on her. Then it was time for me to get her garter off. I’m a little uncomfortable with this as well, but I go with it, as it’s I who touch her. She sits in a chair in front of me and I get down on my knees, this could be fun.
“Princess, you look really pretty, but I like it when you blush, so-” I say. Her back is to the crowd of single men, and I’m going up her dress and her face is getting flushed.
“Draken, please.”
“Please, what?” I say, chuckling. I finally see her garter, which I was told would be blue, because of the tradition. I look up at her and she is smiling. I can’t help but lean forward and kiss her. I hear shouts of “you have to wait till later”. Fuck them, I want a kiss right now.
“Thank you,�
� I say, removing the garter from her leg, getting in good squeezes as I pull down the very purple garter. I hear the howling and I see all my brothers are standing, but none of them would dare to try to catch it.
“You’re welcome, husband,” I love the sound as it rolls off her lips. I turn and see D. I glance at Layern, who is close, and when I throw it, Layern makes sure D catches it. Everyone was yelling and laughing. After my Princess throws her flowers and Donna Marie catches them, we leave in a car to catch a plane that is waiting for us.
“I finally have you to myself,” I say, reaching for her and pulling her into my lap. “You look amazing.”
“You look amazing. My aunts, cousins and friends all want you. They all say you are a good catch,” she says, laughing.
“Well, Princess, where would you like to go? I will take you anywhere in the world so we can have a honeymoon,” I say, smiling. I miss my land, but I will give her what she wants without complaint.
“I would like to . . . go home,” she says, biting her lip. I look at her, making sure of what I heard.
“Say that again.” I have to hear it again.
“I want to go home, Draken. I’ve seen many places here on earth, my new home is a place I’ve yet to explore. So, I thought we could go to a romantic place in, umm, Cortamagen.” She smiles, proud that she said it right, and so am I.
“Home we shall go. I will have the plane dismissed and I will take over driving, but I must get you out of this dress. One, you look really good and two, my mother would freak to see you in white, which is another color for another brother,” I say, as she frowns, not understanding. I’ll explain it later.
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